Tributes pour in for Dr Hasmah, Malaysia’s beloved ‘Ibu Negara’

Following the passing of Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, numerous tributes from political and social leaders have honored her legacy.

Revered as "Ibu Negara," she was celebrated for her significant contributions to public health, particularly in maternal and child health, and her lifelong dedication to welfare, education, and community development.

Former ministers, MPs, and the Dewan Rakyat Speaker praised her strength, wisdom, and role as a steadfast support to her husband, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

Her impactful presence and quiet strength continue to inspire current and future generations in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Tributes from across the political and social spectrum have poured in following the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali.

Following formal condolences from the King and Queen of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, prominent public figures, former ministers, and civil servants have taken to social media to mourn a woman widely revered as the “Ibu Negara”.

Former youth and sports minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman recalled a final meeting with Dr Hasmah, describing a warmth that transcended her stature.

“There was nothing about that day that felt like goodbye. If only I had known it was our last meeting, I would have wished for those two hours to last forever,” Syed Saddiq wrote on X.

“Tun laughed with us. Joked with us. Shared stories, advised about marriage, family, and life. She was kind, funny, warm and full of the kind of wisdom that only comes from a lifetime of love, sacrifice and experience. I still truly can’t process it. I love you, Tun,” he added.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul lauded Dr Hasmah as an “outstanding female figure” who served with “unwavering commitment and fortitude.”

“Tun Dr Siti Hasmah is remembered not only as a loyal wife and companion to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, but also as a prominent figure with a legacy of her own,” Johari stated on X.

“As a doctor, she was among the earliest Malaysian women to enter the medical profession and made significant contributions to public health, particularly in maternal and child health. Throughout her life, she also devoted her energy and wisdom to various efforts in welfare, education, healthcare, women and family development, as well as community well-being,” he wrote.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, describing Dr Hasmah as a personal inspiration.

“Malaysia has lost a highly respected woman figure. The late Tun not only served in the fields of medicine and public health, but she became a model for generations of Malaysian women through her perseverance, simplicity, and devotion to her family, community, and country,” Azalina wrote.

She noted that Dr Hasmah embodied a unique strength: “In her simplicity, there was firmness, and in her gentleness, there was strength.”

Referencing the adage regarding the partner behind a successful man, Azalina added: “’Behind the success of a man, there is a wife who believes in him, stands faithfully by his side, and serves as a source of strength throughout his journey.’ This phrase is extremely accurate in describing the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah — a wife and companion who stood firmly with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in navigating the journey of life and service to the country.”

Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid reflected on the late Dr Hasmah’s quiet but profound impact on society.

“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah. For generations of Malaysian women, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah represented a kind of strength that did not need to be loud to be felt,” Syerleena noted.

“She was accomplished in her own right — a doctor, a mother, a public figure and a woman who carried herself with grace and dignity through many chapters of our nation’s history. My deepest condolences to Tun Dr Mahathir, their children, grandchildren and the entire family. May Allah SWT grant Allahyarhamah Tun Dr Siti Hasmah eternal peace and place her among the righteous,” she wrote.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow also extended his condolences to the family.

“With profound sorrow, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. Tun Dr Siti Hasmah’s passing leaves behind an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire and be remembered by generations to come,” Chow said.

“My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May they be granted strength, fortitude and patience during this profoundly difficult time.”

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敦西蒂·哈斯玛·莫哈末·阿里博士逝世后，众多政界和社会领袖纷纷致以哀悼，缅怀她的功绩。

她被尊称为“国家母亲”，因其对公共卫生，特别是妇幼保健的重大贡献，以及她毕生致力于福利、教育和社区发展而备受赞誉。

前任部长、国会议员和下议院议长都赞扬了她的坚强、智慧以及她作为丈夫敦马哈蒂尔·穆罕默德的坚定支持者所发挥的作用。

她富有影响力的身影和沉稳的力量，持续激励着马来西亚的当代和后代。

吉隆坡，9月28日讯——敦西蒂·哈斯玛·莫哈末·阿里博士逝世后，各界人士纷纷致以哀悼。

在马来西亚国王和王后以及首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣正式表示哀悼之后，众多知名公众人物、前部长和公务员纷纷在社交媒体上悼念这位被广泛尊称为“国家母亲”的女性。

前青年和体育部长赛义德·萨迪克·赛义德·阿卜杜勒·拉赫曼回忆起与哈斯玛博士的最后一次会面，形容她热情友善，远超她的身份地位。

“那天丝毫没有告别的感觉。如果我知道那是我们最后一次见面，我真希望那两个小时永远不要结束。” Syed Saddiq 在 X 上写道。

“Tun和我们一起欢笑，和我们开玩笑，分享故事，给我们婚姻、家庭和人生方面的建议。她善良、风趣、热情，拥有那种只有经历过一生的爱、牺牲和人生阅历才能获得的智慧。我至今仍然无法接受这个事实。我爱你，Tun，”他补充道。

国会下议院议长丹斯里佐哈里·阿卜杜勒称赞哈斯玛博士是一位“杰出的女性人物”，她“坚定不移地奉献和坚韧不拔”。

“敦西蒂·哈斯玛博士不仅被人们铭记为敦马哈蒂尔·穆罕默德博士的忠实妻子和伴侣，而且还是一位拥有自己独特成就的杰出人物，”佐哈里在X上表示。

“作为一名医生，她是马来西亚最早进入医疗行业的女性之一，为公共卫生，特别是妇幼保健做出了重大贡献。她一生致力于福利、教育、医疗保健、妇女和家庭发展以及社区福祉等各个领域的工作，”他写道。

首相署（法律及体制改革）部长拿督斯里阿扎丽娜·奥斯曼·赛义德在脸书上发表了一篇情真意切的悼文，称哈斯玛博士是她个人的榜样。

“马来西亚失去了一位备受尊敬的女性人物。已故的敦不仅在医学和公共卫生领域做出了贡献，而且凭借其坚韧不拔、朴素朴实以及对家庭、社区和国家的奉献精神，成为几代马来西亚女性的榜样，”阿扎丽娜写道。

她指出，哈斯玛博士身上体现了一种独特的力量：“她的朴素中蕴含着坚定，她的温柔中蕴含着力量。”

阿扎丽娜引用一句关于成功男人背后伴侣的谚语，补充道：“‘一个男人的成功背后，有一位妻子，她相信他，忠贞地陪伴在他身边，并在他人生的旅途中给予他力量。’这句话非常贴切地描述了已故的敦西蒂·哈斯玛医生——一位坚定地与敦马哈蒂尔·穆罕默德医生并肩前行，共同走过人生旅程，为国家服务。”

Bukit Bendera 国会议员 Syerleena Abdul Rashid 回顾了已故哈斯玛博士对社会的安静而深远的影响。

“得知敦西蒂·哈斯玛博士逝世的消息，我深感悲痛。对于几代马来西亚女性来说，敦西蒂·哈斯玛博士代表了一种无需张扬就能感受到的力量，”赛琳娜说道。

“她本身就是一位杰出的人物——医生、母亲、公众人物，也是一位在我国历史的许多篇章中始终保持优雅和尊严的女性。我向敦马哈蒂尔医生、他们的子女、孙辈以及所有家人致以最深切的慰问。愿真主赐予敦西蒂·哈斯玛医生永恒的安宁，并将她列入义人之列。”她写道。

槟城首席部长曹观友也向死者家属表示慰问。

周先生说：“我怀着无比沉痛的心情，向已故敦西蒂·哈斯玛·穆罕默德·阿里博士的家人致以最深切的慰问。敦西蒂·哈斯玛博士的逝世留下了永恒的遗产，将继续激励和铭记于后世。”

“我向她的家人致以最深切的慰问和祈祷。愿他们在这段极其艰难的时期里，能够获得力量、勇气和耐心。”

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