'She brought warmth, vitality': PM Wong sends condolences after passing of ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir's wife Siti Hasmah“她带来了温暖和活力”：黄循财总理就马来西亚前总理马哈蒂尔的妻子西蒂·哈斯玛去世表示哀悼
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Sept 28) conveyed Singapore's condolences to Malaysia's former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad after the passing of his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.The centenarian, who celebrated her 100th birthday on July 12, died at the National Heart Institute at about 9.20am on Monday.In a letter to the former prime minister, PM Wong noted...
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Sept 28) conveyed Singapore's condolences to Malaysia's former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad after the passing of his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali .
The centenarian, who celebrated her 100th birthday on July 12, died at the National Heart Institute at about 9.20am on Monday.
In a letter to the former prime minister, PM Wong noted that Dr Siti Hasmah had led an extraordinary life.
"A pioneer in her field, she made important contributions to healthcare, education and other social causes in Malaysia."
He added that her contributions have touched the lives of generations of Malaysians, and will continue to inspire many to serve their communities and work for positive change.
PM Wong also noted that Dr Mahathir and Dr Siti Hasmah first met in Singapore as medical students.
He said that Singapore was always happy to welcome her back, including when they returned to the former grounds of the then-King Edward VII College of Medicine in 2018.
"Those of us who had the privilege of meeting her will remember her visits with great fondness," PM Wong added.
And beyond her public contributions, the Singapore prime minister said that Dr Siti Hasmah will also 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 and dearly missed," PM Wong wrote in his letter.
Dr Siti Hasmah has been laid to rest at the National Mausoleum in Precint 20, Putrajaya.
The Monday evening burial was witnessed by supporters, family members, and friends who had gathered to pay their respects.
新加坡总理黄循财周一（9月28日）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·阿里博士去世一事，向马哈蒂尔·穆罕默德博士表达了新加坡的慰问。
这位百岁老人于7月12日庆祝了她的100岁生日，于周一上午9点20分左右在国家心脏研究所去世。
黄循财总理在给前总理的信中指出，西蒂·哈斯玛博士的一生堪称非凡。
“作为她所在领域的先驱，她为马来西亚的医疗保健、教育和其他社会事业做出了重要贡献。”
他还补充说，她的贡献感动了几代马来西亚人，并将继续激励许多人服务社区，为积极的改变而努力。
黄总理还指出，马哈蒂尔医生和西蒂·哈斯玛医生最初是在新加坡相识的，当时他们都是医学生。
他说，新加坡一直都乐于欢迎她回来，包括2018年他们回到当时的爱德华七世国王医学院旧址时。
黄循财总理补充说：“我们这些有幸见过她的人，都会非常怀念她的来访。”
除了她的公共贡献之外，新加坡总理表示，西蒂·哈斯玛博士的热情、优雅和对生活的热爱也将永远被人们铭记。
黄循财总理在信中写道：“她为她所做的一切带来了温暖和活力，人们将深切缅怀她，并无比怀念她。”
茜蒂哈斯玛博士已安葬于布城第 20 区的国家陵墓。
周一晚上的葬礼在支持者、家人和朋友的见证下举行，他们聚集在一起表达哀悼之情。