What is the story about: Wife of Malaysia’s longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100?

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and a public health advocate, died on Monday at the age of 100, the veteran leader's office said.

How do left, center, and right outlets frame this story?

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and a public health advocate, died on Monday at the age of 100, the veteran leader's office said.

Where can I read the original reporting?

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Bias Comparison — Wife of Malaysia’s longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100

Media Spectrum

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Wife of Malaysia’s longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100

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Bias & Framing Analysis

Top Framing Differences

Left: Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and a public health advocate, died on Monday at the age of 100, the veteran leader's office said.
Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Left-leaning desks have 1 source on "Wife of Malaysia’s longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100"; additional angles may appear as coverage expands.

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

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Multi-factor accuracy index for Daily Maverick (ZA) and related desks based on verifiable sourcing and editorial standards.

Factuality: High 100%

Ownership: Daily Maverick (ZA) (Corporate)

Timeline of this story

1m agoDaily Maverick (ZA): Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and a public health advocate, died on Monday

Historical Context

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Broader African rollouts put malaria shots into routine immunization.

2023 — Mpox emergency

WHO monitoring and national responses tracked a multi-country outbreak.

2021 — COVID booster campaigns

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