The remains of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of two-time prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, has been taken from the National Heart Institute (IJN) by family members.
This comes after Siti Hasmah passed away at the age of 100 this morning.
Photos of her remains being taken from IJN were later shared online, where it showed her son and former Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir accompanying IJN staff in loading her body into an ambulance.
The remains were understood to have been taken to Siti Hasmah’s residence at The Mines, Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
IJN also confirmed that it will not be issuing a statement regarding Siti Hasmah’s passing, reported NST.
To be buried today
The English daily also reported that Siti Hasmah’s remains will be taken to Masjid As Syarif, in Taman Sungai Besi Indah for funeral prayers after Asar.
After that, she will be laid to rest at the Presint 20 Muslim Cemetery in Putrajaya.
Siti Hasmah’s death was greatly mourned by many, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, who both extended their condolences to Mahathir’s family for their loss.
Anwar also said a state funeral will be arranged for the former first lady.
“I have directed the Chief Secretary to the Government and the Chief of Defence Forces to assist with the arrangements and accord the late Dr Siti Hasmah state funeral honours befitting a national statesman.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the entire family as they face this loss.”
