# Dr Mahathir thanks Malaysians for support after Hasmah’s passing

> Dr Mahathir thanks Malaysians for support after wife Hasmah’s death, says strength not yet fully returned.
- Title: Dr Mahathir thanks Malaysians for support after Hasmah’s…
- Summary: Dr Mahathir thanks Malaysians for support after wife Hasmah’s death, says strength not yet fully returned. Dr Mahathir thanked Malaysians for support after…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/19/dr-mahathir-thanks-malaysians-for-support-after-hasmahs-passing-says-strength-has-yet-to-fully-return/239708
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:48:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dr mahathir, hasmah, malaysia, prime minister, funeral, physical weakness, news, world
## Dr Mahathir thanks Malaysians
Dr Mahathir thanked Malaysians for support after his wife Hasmah’s death.
## Strength not yet fully returned
Dr Mahathir said he has not yet fully regained his strength after attempting to return to his office.
## Apologised for unacknowledged messages
Dr Mahathir apologised for not responding to greetings, waves, and messages of condolence.
## Gratitude for funeral arrangements
Dr Mahathir thanked those who helped with Hasmah’s funeral arrangements.
## Prayers for Hasmah
Dr Mahathir expressed gratitude for prayers offered for his late wife at her gravesite or elsewhere.
## Wife passed away
Hasmah, Dr Mahathir’s wife of more than seven decades, died on September 28, 2026.
## Key takeaway

Dr Mahathir thanked Malaysians for support after his wife Hasmah’s death, apologised for unacknowledged messages, and noted his physical weakness.