Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Sabah and Sarawak leaders offer condolences to Dr Mahathir
Senior political figures from East Malaysia have expressed their sympathies following the death of Datin Seri Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali, wife of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Political leaders in Sabah and Sarawak have conveyed their condolences to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad following the passing of his wife, Datin Seri Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali.
Among those offering their sympathies were senior figures from both states, reflecting the broader expressions of grief across Malaysia's political establishment at the loss of the former Prime Minister's long-standing partner.
Dr Hasmah, who was widely respected for her contributions to various social and charitable causes throughout her life, had been a prominent figure alongside her husband during his tenure as Prime Minister and in his subsequent public roles.
The condolences from East Malaysian leaders underscore the widespread recognition of Dr Mahathir's significant position in Malaysia's political history and the respect accorded to his family across the nation's diverse political landscape.