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Siti Hasmah, wife of former Malaysian PM Mahathir, dies aged 100
Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali died on Monday at the National Heart Institute at age 100, with her son Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir confirming the death to Bernama.
Born on July 12, 1926, in Klang, Selangor, she became one of Malaysia's earliest Malay women doctors and graduated from King Edward VII College of Medicine in 1955.
Following her graduation, she joined the Malaysian Health Ministry as a medical officer, focusing on maternal and child healthcare throughout her career in medicine and social work.
She married Mahathir Mohamad in 1956 and raised seven children, including social activist Marina Mahathir and Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir.
Her dedication to medicine and social work remains a significant legacy, marking a century-long life that influenced Malaysia's public health landscape and paved the way for future medical professionals.