At the start of the performance, the prime minister’s wife alluded to Muhammad Adib’s wedding which was supposed to have taken place on Dec 22.

“There would have been a wedding ceremony in a village in Kuala Kedah. But this was not to be as the would-be groom was called to be with his Maker.

“We pray for the wellbeing of his family and hope that they accept what has been fated by Allah,” said the wife of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The appreciative crowd rewarded her 20-minute performance with a standing ovation.

Adib, 24, died at the National Heart Institute on Dec 17.

Beginning her performance at 10.40pm, Siti Hasmah delivered a solo performance of “Fatwa Pujangga” during a special segment of the special concert featuring renowned artistes Jamal Abdillah and M Nasir.

She also accompanied Jamal and M Nasir when they performed the songs “Engkau Laksana Bulan” and “Gubahanku”.

Siti Hasmah had begun her performance by asking the audience to recite a prayer for Adib.

The concert also featured Australian singer Cassidy Anderson.

Among members of the audience were Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Mohamaddin Ketapi and Istana Budaya director-general Mohamed Juhari Shaarani.