KUALA LUMPUR: The mother of former minister in the prime minister's department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, passed away Saturday (Dec 20) night at the age of 77. Halimah Yaacob breathed her last at 8.23pm in Putrajaya and funeral rites will be held at Masjid Mahmoodiah, Presint 18, before burial in Kulai, Johor. Mother passed away at 8.23pm tonight. "I ask everyone to pray that Allah grants mercy to Mother, forgives her sins, accepts her deeds, and places her among the faithful," she said in a Facebook post. Dr Zaliha also prayed for peace and strength for her family during this difficult time.

Source: The Star December 21, 2025 07:14 UTC