Displays of wealth spell trouble for politicians


  • Analysis
  • Saturday, 20 Feb 2021

THERE were reports that Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor was in tears after the High Court decided she would have to defend the corruption charges against her.

Actually, there were no tears because she is one tough lady. But Thursday's court decision spells danger ahead and she left the court looking tense and upset behind her rainbow-coloured face mask.

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