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Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad, dies aged 100
Original: Developing | Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad, dies aged 100
Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, has died at the age of 100. A doctor by training and a prominent public figure in her own right, she was known for her decades alongside Mahathir, who served as Malaysia's leader for over 20 years. Details on the circumstances of her death have not yet been released, and tributes are expected from across Malaysian political life.
Why now: The death of one of Malaysia's most recognisable public figures is major breaking news for the region.
Siti Hasmah Mohamad AliMahathir MohamadMalaysia
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