Anwar extends condolences to Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin over mother’s death

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and his family following the death of Hamzah’s mother, Mariam Kassim, aged 90. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

First Published: Friday, 28 Aug 2026 7:08 PM MYT

Last Modified: Friday, 28 Aug 2026 7:09 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin on the passing of his mother, Mariam Kassim.

In a post on X today, Anwar said he and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, prayed that Hamzah and the entire family would be given the strength and fortitude to cope with the loss.

“May Allah SWT shower His mercy upon her soul, forgive her sins and place her among the righteous,” he said.

Salam takziah buat Ketua Pembangkang, Dato' Seri Hamzah Zainudin atas pemergian ibu tercinta, Allahyarhamah Hajah Mariam Kassim.

Saya dan Azizah mendoakan saudara Hamzah terus kuat dan tabah menghadapi dugaan ini dan mendoakan yang terbaik buat beliau sekeluarga.

Semoga roh… pic.twitter.com/57LnBqggq7

— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) August 28, 2026

Mariam, 90, was laid to rest at the USJ 22 Muslim Cemetery in Subang. — Bernama