Malay culture expert and former journalist Azah Aziz, the wife of Royal Professor Ungku Aziz and mother of Bank Negara governor Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, died in Kuala Lumpur today.

According to a close family member, Azah, 84, passed away due to old age and a stroke at about 10am.

Her remains were buried at the Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery in Kuala Lumpur after Asar prayers.

Among those present at the funeral were former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, Azah’s family members and close friends.

Earlier, Azah’s remains were taken to Masjid Saidina Abu Bakar As-Sidiq in Bangsar for prayers.

- Bernama