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At Dr Hasmah’s grave, Malaysians reflect on a life that touched generations

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Three days after the demise of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, her resting place at Pusara Negara continues to see a steady stream of visitors, offering...

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Three days after the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, her gravesite at Pusara Negara continues to draw numerous visitors who come to offer prayers and pay respects.

People of varied backgrounds and generations, including those from nearby areas, have been visiting since early hours, reflecting on her lasting impact as an integral part of Malaysia's history.

Many have commemorated her contributions to education and women's welfare, recalling the personal warmth she extended, even during her tenure as the prime minister's wife.

Her values and dedication continue to inspire those who knew her personally and those who admired her legacy from afar.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Three days after the demise of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, her resting place at Pusara Negara continues to see a steady stream of visitors, offering prayers and expressions of gratitude.

While some knew the late Tun personally and others knew her only through stories and her contributions to the nation, the sentiment shared by those visiting the grave remained the same: people from diverse backgrounds and generations paid their respects to a figure who had become an integral part of the country’s history.

A Bernama survey found that visitors, including those from the surrounding areas of Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, began arriving as early as noon to spend time in quiet reflection and offer prayers for the late Tun.

Muslim visitors took the opportunity to recite the Surah Yasin and pray by the graveside, while visitors of various ethnicities also came to pay their last respects.

The atmosphere at the gravesite was emotional, with some visitors unable to hold back their tears while praying, and others wept during interviews with Bernama, despite never having met the deceased in person.

For several medical officers from the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, the visit held special significance, as they had grown up during the era of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah.

Among them, Dr Chandravany A/P Supramaniam, 50, said the discipline, punctuality, and family values instilled in her life were influenced by the couple, whom she regards as role models for her own family.

“I was born and raised during the era of Tun (Dr) M and (Tun Dr) Siti Hasmah. The upbringing I received from my father also reflected the values of that era... discipline, punctuality — everything came from both of them. Regarding family unity, they served as role models for me and my family,” she said.

Also taking the opportunity amidst a busy schedule was Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. She noted that memories of the late Tun remain vivid among the journalists who covered her activities since the early days of their careers.

Nur-ul Afida, who began covering the late Tun’s activities between 1984 and 1986, said that Tun Dr Siti Hasmah always treated journalists and photographers warmly, including during events at the prime minister’s official residence.

She said the late Tun never allowed her position as the prime minister’s wife to create a barrier when interacting with guests or media personnel.

“The treatment extended to us — journalists and photographers — at that time was incredibly warm. We were invited to eat and drink, just like the other distinguished guests.

“From that, we could see another side of her; she did not stand on ceremony regarding her status as the prime minister’s wife, but instead treated everyone present at the official residence as her personal guests,” she said.

According to her, two issues the late Tun frequently emphasised during media interviews were children’s education and women’s welfare.

She noted that her words and views on the importance of education and women’s efforts to advance themselves served as a source of inspiration for many, including herself.

“Even simple words or expressions can serve as a great source of inspiration for many,” she said.

Meanwhile, a teacher, Wan Mohd Khairi Wan Hassan from Sekolah Kebangsaan took the opportunity to bring a group of students to visit the Siti Hasmah’s grave, even though the visit was not part of their original itinerary for the trip to Putrajaya.

He said the group comprising 40 students and seven teachers had originally scheduled a tour of Putrajaya but seized the opportunity to visit the grave after a request was made.

A Bernama survey also indicated that the number of visitors is expected to rise towards the end of the week, as members of the public continue to take the opportunity to pay their respects to Siti Hasmah.

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah, 100, passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) on the morning of September 28 and following a state funeral was laid to rest at the Pusara Negara in Precinct 20, Putrajaya, on the same day. — Bernama

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来自不同背景和年龄段的人们，包括附近地区的人们，从清晨就开始参观，缅怀她作为马来西亚历史不可或缺的一部分所产生的深远影响。

许多人缅怀了她对教育和妇女福利事业的贡献，回忆起她即使在担任总理夫人期间也展现出的个人温暖。

她的价值观和奉献精神继续激励着那些认识她的人，以及那些远距离敬仰她遗志的人。

布城，10 月 1 日讯——敦西蒂·哈斯玛·穆罕默德·阿里博士逝世三天后，位于国家陵园的她的安息之地仍然人潮涌动，人们前来祈祷并表达感激之情。

虽然有些人与已故的敦女士相识，有些人则只是通过她的故事和对国家的贡献了解她，但前来祭拜的人们的感受却是一样的：来自不同背景和世代的人们向这位已成为国家历史不可或缺的一部分的人物表达了敬意。

马新社的一项调查发现，包括来自布城和赛城周边地区的游客在内，许多人早在中午就开始抵达，静静地反思并为已故的敦祈祷。

穆斯林访客借此机会诵读《雅辛章》并在墓地祈祷，而来自不同种族的访客也前来表达最后的敬意。

墓地气氛十分感人，一些访客在祈祷时忍不住流下了眼泪，还有一些人在接受马新社采访时泣不成声，尽管他们从未见过死者本人。