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Siti Hasmah, wife of ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir, dies at 100

published 9/28/2026 fetched 9/28/2026 history →

Siti Hasmah, the wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, has died at the age of 100. She passed away at Malaysia’s National Heart Institute on September 28. Siti Hasmah was a pioneering Malay woman doctor and contributed to healthcare, education, and social causes in Malaysia.

Consensus +0.2 (neutral) · spread +0.3 · furthest: Astro Awani [BN] +0.8
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What The Reports Agree On

  • ✓Siti Hasmah died at the age of 100
  • ✓She was the wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
  • ✓She passed away at Malaysia’s National Heart Institute
  • ✓Siti Hasmah was a pioneering Malay woman doctor
  • ✓She contributed to healthcare, education, and social causes in Malaysia

Editorial Positioning

Straits Times [SG] +0.0reports on Siti Hasmah’s life and death with neutral tone
CNA [SG] +0.0reports on Siti Hasmah’s life and death with neutral tone, mentions her contributions
news.detik.com [ID] +0.0reports on Siti Hasmah’s death with neutral tone, mentions state funeral
Astro Awani [BN] +0.8reports on Siti Hasmah’s death with respectful tone, mentions condolences from leaders

Source Reports

Google News · Brunei BN +0.0 9/28/2026
[TERKINI] Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali meninggal dunia di IJN - Mokhzani
[TERKINI] Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali meninggal dunia di IJN - Mokhzani    Astro Awani Datuk Seri Azalina zahir ucapan takziah atas pemergian Tun Dr Siti Hasmah    Portal Berita RTM Jenazah Tun Dr Hasmah dibawa pulang ke kediaman di The Mines    Sinar Harian ’Sifat keibuan Allahyarham kekal dalam ingatan’ - Liza Abdullah    Berita Harian Keluarga, pemimpin hadir majlis bacaan Yasin untuk Tun Dr Siti Hasmah    Harian Metro
by Astro Awani
CNA SG +0.0 9/28/2026
Siti Hasmah, wife of former Malaysian PM Mahathir, dies aged 100
She died at Malaysia's National Heart Institute at about 9.20am on Sep 28.
Straits Times SG +0.0 9/28/2026
Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir, dies at 100
Siti Hasmah and Mahathir Mohamad celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary on Aug 5.
Google News · Indonesia ID +0.0 9/28/2026
Siti Hasmah Istri Mahathir Mohamad Wafat di Usia 100 Tahun
Siti Hasmah Istri Mahathir Mohamad Wafat di Usia 100 Tahun    news.detik.com Istri Eks PM Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad Meninggal di Umur 100 Tahun    CNBC Indonesia Istri Mahathir Mohamad akan dimakamkan secara kenegaraan    kl.antaranews.com Istri Mahathir Mohamad Meninggal Dunia, Tutup Usia pada 100 Tahun    CNN Indonesia Istri Mahathir Mohamad Meninggal, PM Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia Sangat Kehilangan    RM.ID
by news.detik.com
Straits Times SG +0.0 9/28/2026
Malaysians pay tribute to ex-PM Mahathir’s wife Siti Hasmah on social media
Many shared their heartfelt condolences and fond memories of Siti Hasmah.
Straits Times SG +0.0 9/28/2026
5 things to know about the late Siti Hasmah, wife of ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad
Siti Hasmah was one of the first Malay woman doctors in then Malaya.
Google News · Indonesia ID +0.0 9/28/2026
Siti Hasmah Istri Mahathir Mohamad Wafat di Usia 100 Tahun
Siti Hasmah Istri Mahathir Mohamad Wafat di Usia 100 Tahun    detikNews Istri Eks PM Malaysia Mahathir Meninggal Dunia di Usia 100 Tahun    detikHealth Siti Hasmah, Istri Mahathir Mohammad, Wafat dalam Usia 100 Tahun    Kompas.id Istri Mahathir Mohamad Meninggal Dunia, Tutup Usia di Umur 100 Tahun    CNN Indonesia Musisi Siti Nurhaliza melayat istri Mahathir Mohamad    ANTARA News
CNA SG +0.0 9/28/2026
Singapore leaders offer condolences over death of Mahathir's wife
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali a "pioneer in her field" for contributing to healthcare, education and social causes in Malaysia. 
Straits Times SG +0.0 9/30/2026
Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir in hospital after wife’s death
His son Mokhzani said Mahathir’s condition was stable and there was no cause for concern.
CNA SG +0.0 9/30/2026
Former Malaysia PM Mahathir admitted to hospital for observation following wife’s passing
According to his son Mokhzani Mahathir, there was “no cause of concern” over his father’s condition.

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