Singapore PM, leaders pay tribute to Siti Hasmah following death of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir’s wife

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, died at the age of 100 on Sept 28.

Published Sep 28, 2026, 08:35 PM

Updated Sep 28, 2026, 08:35 PM

Singapore leaders expressed heartfelt condolences to Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad on the passing of his wife, Siti Hasmah, highlighting her contributions to healthcare and education.

Siti Hasmah, aged 100, was recognised as a pioneer in maternal health, family planning, literacy, and mental health, remembered for her warmth, grace and zest for life.

Prominent Singapore figures including PM Lawrence Wong, SM Lee Hsien Loong, ESM Goh Chok Tong, and former President Halimah Yacob shared personal tributes and memories honouring her legacy.

SINGAPORE - Singapore’s current and former leaders offered heartfelt condolences to Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad over the death of his wife Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali on Sept 28, paying tribute to her pioneering contributions to public healthcare and education.

Siti Hasmah, a doctor who advocated for maternal health, family planning, literacy, drug abuse prevention and mental health, was aged 100. She had been married to Malaysia’s longest-serving prime minister since 1956. The couple had seven children.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sept 28 expressed his condolences, saying that his thoughts are with Mahathir and his family “during this difficult time”.

Calling Siti Hasmah “a pioneer in her field” in his social media posts, PW Wong said she made important contributions to healthcare, education and social causes in Malaysia, which “touched the lives of generations of Malaysians”.

“Beyond her public contributions, she will be remembered for her warmth, grace and zest for life. She brought warmth and vitality to all that she did and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her,” he added.

Senior Minister and former prime minister Lee Hsien Loong also extended his deepest sympathies on the passing of Siti Hasmah.

“I have known Tun Siti Hasmah for many years and always enjoyed meeting her. She was warm and gracious, full of life, and had a wonderful sense of humour. I fondly recall our chats about her love for music and the violin. She continued performing well into her 90s, including to raise funds for charity. Her zest for life was remarkable. As a doctor, she devoted much of her life to improving the health and well-being of Malaysians, particularly women, children, and families,” he wrote on Instagram and Facebook posts .

“Ho Ching and I will remember Tun Siti Hasmah fondly. Our deepest condolences to Tun Mahathir and his family during this difficult time. May she rest in peace,” Lee added.

Emeritus Senior Minister and former prime minister Goh Chok Tong said he was “deeply saddened” to learn about the passing of Siti Hasmah, calling her “a remarkable woman with many achievements”.

“We will always remember her for her grace, sincerity, and warm friendship. We got to know her well on the sidelines of my official meetings with Tun Dr Mahathir in Malaysia and Singapore, as well as during ASEAN, APEC, Commonwealth Heads of Government and other international gatherings. We recall fondly our last two meetings with her in 2018 and 2019,” he wrote on Facebook and Instagram posts.

Former Singapore President Halimah Yacob shared messages of comfort with Mahathir and his family, describing Siti Hasmah as a “warm, friendly and humble person” in a Facebook post.

“I met Dr Siti Hasmah during my term as President... I remembered, in particular, what she said to me as she was leaving the event. She held my arm and said that she was so proud to have met the female President of Singapore. Simple kind words of encouragement, solidarity and support seared in my memory,” Halimah wrote.

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马来西亚前总理马哈蒂尔·穆罕默德的妻子西蒂·哈斯玛·穆罕默德·阿里于9月28日去世，享年100岁。

发布于 2026 年 9 月 28 日晚上 8:35

更新于2026年9月28日晚上8:35

新加坡领导人对马来西亚前总理马哈蒂尔·穆罕默德的妻子西蒂·哈斯玛的去世表示深切哀悼，并强调了她对医疗保健和教育事业的贡献。

100 岁的 Siti Hasmah 被誉为孕产妇健康、计划生育、扫盲和心理健康领域的先驱，人们缅怀她的热情、优雅和对生活的热爱。

包括总理黄循财、李显龙、吴作栋和前总统哈莉玛·雅各布在内的新加坡知名人士分享了个人悼念和回忆，以缅怀她的功绩。

新加坡——新加坡现任和前任领导人就马来西亚前总理马哈蒂尔·穆罕默德的妻子西蒂·哈斯玛·穆罕默德·阿里于9月28日去世表示深切哀悼，并赞扬她对公共医疗保健和教育的开创性贡献。

西蒂·哈斯玛是一位医生，她毕生致力于孕产妇健康、计划生育、扫盲、预防药物滥用和心理健康事业，享年100岁。自1956年以来，她一直与马来西亚任期最长的总理结婚。这对夫妇育有七个孩子。

9月28日，总理黄循财表达了慰问，称“在这个艰难的时刻”，他与马哈蒂尔及其家人同在。

PW Wong 在社交媒体上发帖称 Siti Hasmah 是“她所在领域的先驱”，并表示她为马来西亚的医疗保健、教育和社会事业做出了重要贡献，“影响了几代马来西亚人的生活”。

“除了她对公众的贡献之外，人们还会记住她的热情、优雅和对生活的热爱。她为她所做的每一件事都带来了温暖和活力，所有认识她的人都会深切缅怀她，”他补充道。

高级部长兼前总理李显龙也对西蒂·哈斯玛的逝世表示最深切的哀悼。

“我认识敦西蒂·哈斯玛多年，每次见到她都非常开心。她热情优雅，充满活力，而且极富幽默感。我至今仍清晰地记得我们畅谈她对音乐和小提琴的热爱。她一直演出到九十多岁高龄，包括为慈善机构筹款。她对生活的热情令人钦佩。作为一名医生，她毕生致力于改善马来西亚人民的健康和福祉，尤其关注妇女、儿童和家庭，”他在Instagram和Facebook上写道。

李补充道：“我和何晶将永远怀念敦西蒂·哈斯玛。在这个艰难的时刻，我们向敦马哈蒂尔及其家人致以最深切的慰问。愿她安息。”

前总理兼荣誉资政吴作栋表示，得知西蒂·哈斯玛去世的消息，他“深感悲痛”，称她是一位“成就卓著的杰出女性”。

“我们将永远铭记她的优雅、真诚和热情友谊。在马来西亚和新加坡，我与敦马哈蒂尔举行正式会晤期间，以及在东盟、亚太经合组织、英联邦政府首脑会议和其他国际会议上，我们与她相识并建立了深厚的友谊。我们深切缅怀2018年和2019年与她最后两次会面的美好时光。”他在Facebook和Instagram上写道。

新加坡前总统哈莉玛·雅各布向马哈蒂尔及其家人表达了慰问，并在脸书上发帖称西蒂·哈斯玛是一位“热情、友善、谦逊的人”。

“我在担任总统期间见过西蒂·哈斯玛博士……我尤其记得她离开活动时对我说的话。她挽着我的胳膊，说她很荣幸能见到新加坡女总统。这些简单而温暖的鼓励、团结和支持的话语深深地印在了我的脑海里，”哈莉玛写道。

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