FMT - Rosmah: Don’t fall for online news

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian students studying abroad are advised against believing rumour or slanders spread by irresponsible groups via the Internet, said the Prime Minister’s wife, Rosmah Mansor.

She said that being in the educated group, they should not easily believe any “news” posted but should use their wisdom to evaluate its validity.

“Don’t listen to slanders… they have an opportutnity to study abroad and should utilise this opportunity and use their intelligence to evaluate any issue,” he told reporters after attending a closed-door session with members of the Overseas Umno Club, here, today.

Rosmah said these students should also use the knowledge obtained abroad to help the government implement all programmes drawn up, especially in the field of education.

“I advise these students to study diligently, bring back whatever is good to assist the Malaysian government and to leave behind what is bad,” she said.

Commenting on the closed-door meeting, she said it was held to meet the request of the students who wished to know about various issues including the “Program Permata Negara” under her patronage.

The meeting was attended by 65 delegates from five Overseas Umno liaison bodies, namely the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Australia-New Zealand, Egypt and Russia.

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Exclusive - Daughter was not even in Australia, says Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has clarified that his daughter was not in Australia while he was attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) meeting in Perth recently.

He said people should not fall for or indulge in spreading lies.

“Don’t believe and spread lies. My daughter was not even in Australia and my wife (Rosmah Mansor) did not buy any jewellery,” Najib said in his Twitter update.

His comments came on the heels of the publication of an article in an Australian newspaper which alleged that his daughter had spent RM180,000 (A$60,000) at a shopping centre in Perth, the venue of the CHOGM gathering.

The report also mentioned about “one first lady known to have bought A$150,000 worth of WA (Western Australian) pearls”. However, it did not name the person in question.

Najib and Rosmah are currently performing the haj in Saudi Arabia.

-bernama

FMT - Najib’s daughter on lavish shopping spree

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s family is in the limelight once again, this time over a costly shopping spree Down Under.

According to a report in the West Australian newspaper, Najib’s daughter was believed to have spent a whopping RM180,000 (AU$ 60,000) in David Jones, a high-end department store.

The same report also said that one first lady purchased WA pearls worth AU$150,000. But the report did not name the person.

Last week, Najib and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, had gone to Perth to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Goverments Meeting (CHOGM).

In the past, Rosmah had courted controversy for allegedly purchasing extremely costly jewellery items, including a ring worth tens of millions, and designer handbags.

Since becoming prime minister in 2009, Najib’s wife has been a favourite target for the opposition, with some accusing her of meddling in state affairs as well.

Commenting on the West Australian report, PKR’s Badarul Hisham Saharin said: “The public is facing hardship due to the rising cost (of living). This regime has failed to address this and at the same time will possibly introduce taxes which will burden the public further.”

Barisan Nasional leaders are also fuming on the quiet.

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KeADILan Daily - 11 beg tangan Rosmah antara RM638 ribu hingga RM5 juta

KUALA LUMPUR: Isteri Perdana Menteri, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor diminta menjelaskan dari mana beliau memperoleh wang bagi membeli sekurang-kurangnya 11 beg tangan mewah jenama Birkin.

Ketua Wanita KEADILAN, Zuraida Kamaruddin berkata, sekiranya anggaran kasar, Rosmah membelanjakan minima RM638,000 hingga maksima RM5,192,000 untuk membeli beg tangan berkenaan.

Bagi beg edisi terhad itu, harga sebuah beg tangan dikatakan mencecah RM28,000 (US$ 9,000) hingga RM472,000 (US$150,000) bagi setiap satu.

“Dalam Belanjawan yang dibentangkan Datuk Seri Najib Razak, saya telah menyatakan Rosmah tidak memberikan contoh dan model yang baik sebagai suri rumah, akibat sikap borosnya berbelanja.

“Ini kerana kita tahu, suri rumah tangga lazimnya menggunakan pendekatan belanja yang berhemah dan berjimat cermat dalam perbelanjaan mereka. Tapi Rosmah memberi contoh yang tidak baik kepada suri rumah dan golongan wanita,” katanya.

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