As Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor continue to face multiple court proceedings, many question whether the prolonged legal battles serve justice or represent a form of public punishment. With Najib's defamation suit against Tommy Thomas also commencing last week, his supporters ask if it's time to stop putting the former first family on trial.
KUALA LUMPUR - As former Prime Minister...
Ketika Datuk Seri Najib Razak dan Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor terus berhadapan dengan pelbagai prosiding mahkamah, ramai yang mula mempersoalkan sama ada perbicaraan yang berlarutan ini benar-benar menegakkan keadilan atau sekadar menjadi hukuman awam. Dengan saman fitnah Najib terhadap Tommy Thomas juga bermula minggu lalu, para penyokongnya bertanya adakah sudah tiba masanya untuk menghentikan pengadilan yang berterusan terhadap keluarga bekas pemimpin negara ini.
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A national...
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My parents...