Rina ready to request an audience with TMJ over Bella case


KUALA LUMPUR: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is ready to work with lawyers of Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim to assist in the abuse case of the 13-year-old girl with Down syndrome known as Bella.

Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun said Tunku Ismail's good intentions in offering free legal services to hold a watching brief on behalf of the ministry was helpful in upholding justice for the teenager.

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