Two women in the spotlight during Najib's case


Local actress Ellie Suriaty Omar (ledt) and Wanita Umno chief Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad

PETALING JAYA: Two women have become the "sideshow" since former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was charged in court on Wednesday (July 4).

Local actress Ellie Suriaty Omar, believed to be one of the instigators of loud chants of "Hidup Melayu" during the press conference by Attorney General Tommy Thomas within the court complex.

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