Tengku Puteri Zainah, former wife of Najib, dies at 70

Tengku Puteri Zainah Tengku Eskandar, mother of Pahang executive councillor Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib and former wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, died today. — Picture via Facebook/NizarNajibNN11

First Published: Thursday, 05 Nov 2026 6:50 PM MYT

KUANTAN, Nov 5 — Tengku Puteri Zainah Tengku Eskandar, the mother of Pahang Investment, Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib, died today. She was 70.

Mohamad Nizar, who is also the Peramu Jaya assemblyman, shared the sad news in a post on his Facebook page.

“It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Tengku Puteri Zainah,” the post read.

The eldest son of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak also expressed his appreciation for his mother’s love, sacrifices, and prayers.

“Nothing can ever repay all your deeds. May Allah forgive all your sins, grant His mercy, and place you among the dwellers of heaven.

“Mother, you’ll remain in my prayers and memories forever. Al-Fatihah,” he wrote.

Tengku Puteri Zainah had previously been reported to be in critical condition while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital in the capital. — Bernama