KUALA LUMPUR – People from all walks of life turned up at Masjid Ar-Rahah, Kg Kerinchi here today to pay their last respects to Tun Rahah Mohamed Noah, who died yesterday.
Many were there well before 9am today, the time set for members of the public to start paying their last respects, held in compliance with stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs), including having their personal particulars and temperatures recorded.
One of them, former imam of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Mohd Syukri Ismail, 31, said Tun Rahah was a well-respected personality.
He said Tun Rahah, the widow of second prime minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein and mother of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, had contributed greatly to the country.
"Personally, I was impressed by her traits and leadership. Her deeds were immense and should be remembered by all,” he said.
Tun Rahah’s grandniece, Irma Awang, 40, described her as a gentle, patient and caring person.
"She seldom lost her temper and, even when she was angry, her words would be filled with advice. I’m deeply affected by her passing and lost for words,” she said.
Mohd Azrul Mohd Isa, 30, also said he was fascinated by Tun Rahah’s loving nature and looked up to her like a mother.
"I was impressed by her genuine concern, resoluteness and generosity in helping society, especially women,” he added.
Datuk Kong Sooi Lin, a former employee of one of her sons, Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazir, said Tun Rahah was a good mother who raised her children well.
"Her fortitude in raising her children was a great success worth emulating,” said Kong.
Also saddened by her demise is Penny Teo, 55, who described Tun Rahah as a gentle and friendly person.
"She was always humble and kind in her words,” said Teo, who works for Datuk Mohamed Nazim.
Tun Rahah, 87, died at Prince Court Medical Centre yesterday.
She married Tun Abdul Razak on September 4, 1952, and had five sons – Najib, Nazir, Nazim, Ahmad Johari and Datuk Mohamed Nizam. – Bernama, December 19, 2020
