Malaysia mourns centenarian doctor and former first lady Siti Hasmah, honored with state funeral and burial beside Tun Endon

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, aged 100, died at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong posted a tribute highlighting her warmth, sense of humor and decades of service to women, children and families. Tributes poured in on social media from singers, actors and other public figures.

The Prime Minister’s Department arranged a state funeral with prayers held at As‑Syarif Mosque in Seri Kembangan, after which she was laid to rest in Pusara Negara, Precinct 20, Putrajaya, beside former First Lady Tun Endon, with ceremonial honors coordinated by Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and the Chief of Defence Forces. Wan Azizah described the loss as a great blow to the nation.