KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The former Chief Judge of Malaya and the first woman to hold the position, Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob, passed away aged 85 at the KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital this afternoon.
This was confirmed by her son Meor Amri Meor Ayob, 56, when contacted by Bernama.
He said Siti breathed her last at 1.51pm due to pneumonia.
She was born in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, on July 6, 1940 and also made history as the first woman in this country to be appointed as a High Court Judge, a Court of Appeal Judge, and a Federal Court Judge.
The deceased was also the first female judge from Malaysia to be appointed to join the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Court in 2008.
Siti's body was bathed and prayed at Masjid Darul Ehsan in Taman TAR, Ampang at 4.30pm, and buried at the Ukay Perdana Muslim Cemetery immediately after the funeral prayers.
Meanwhile, former Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Yaacob Md Sam described the deceased as a judicial figure who produced many high-quality judgments that became precedent cases in important legal issues.
"I pray that the soul of the late Tan Sri Siti Norma may find a place among the faithful and righteous," he said.
Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi said the deceased was a kind-hearted, firm, and active person who attended legal functions and shared experiences throughout her involvement in the field.
"The last time I met the deceased was last year at a legal function. I am very proud of her success and achievements because she was the first woman to become a High Court Judge, Court of Appeal Judge, and Federal Court Judge," he said.
