Trying times for us, says ex-first lady

May 19, 2018 08:00 pm | Updated 08:00 pm IST

Malaysia’s former first lady on Saturday lamented the “trying times” since her husband Najib Razak’s ouster from power, in a plea for public sympathy just a day after police seized a huge trove of cash, jewels and designer handbags linked to the couple.

“Despite the overwhelmingly trying times afflicted upon us, we have, and will continue facilitating, any inquiry, and avail ourselves to any requesting authorities,” Rosmah Mansor, who is widely reviled for her reported luxurious tastes, said in a statement issued by her attorneys.

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