It’s not often that you read about a celebrity couple where both partners have been accused of corruption in separate cases.
But that’s exactly what happened with former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife Rosmah Mansor.
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We already know all about the 1MDB scandal, where Najib was accused of funneling over RM 2.67 billion (S$800 million) from 1Malaysia Development Berhad, a government-run strategic development company, to his personal bank accounts.
He was later found guilty of seven charges and sentenced to a jail term of 12 years.
But, for those who don’t know, Rosmah is also on trial for allegedly accepting RM6.5 million (S$2.13 million) in bribes and soliciting a RM187.5 million bribe over the supply of solar energy to rural schools in Sarawak.
Before her next trial date on 8 Dec, it seems that Rosmah is going on a trip.
Rosmah Now Free to Travel to S’pore to Visit Her Pregnant Daughter
Today (15 Oct), the Kuala Lumpur High Court approved Rosmah’s application for the temporary release of her passport so she can travel to Singapore to visit her pregnant daughter.
Her daughter, aged 33, is eight-month pregnant and expected to give birth to her second child soon. She reportedly has a history of high-risk complications during childbirth.
Rosmah’s passport was returned today and must be returned to the court by 6 Dec. The prosecution did not object to Rosmah travelling abroad as long as her trip does not affect her ongoing trial.
At the moment, all travellers returning to Malaysia, including citizens, must quarantine for 14 days.
Since her next trial date falls on 8 Dec, Justice Mohammed Zaini advised that she return before or by 21 Nov.
“Here is my order. The passport will be returned today and must be returned to the court before or on Dec 6 with the condition that the applicant could travel to Singapore only from Oct 22 and must return to Malaysia before or by Nov 21,” he said.
Allegedly Committed Offences at Shopping Mall in KL
It is believed that Rosmah committed her alleged offences at Lygon Cafe in Sunway Putra Mall, a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, as well as at her home and even at the prime minister’s official residence when her husband was still the premier.
The alleged bribes Rosmah received – amounting to RM6.5 million – came from Jepak Holdings director Saidi Abang Samsudin.
The bribes were purportedly given in exchange for helping Jepak Holdings obtain a RM1.25 billion project to provide solar hybrid and diesel generators for 369 rural schools in Sarawak.
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The 70-year-old also allegedly solicited RM187.5 million (S$60.9 million) from Mr Samsudin.
If convicted, Rosmah faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to five times the amount of the gratification or RM10,000 (around S$3,240), whichever is higher.
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