KUALA LUMPUR — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has firmly rejected accusations that she played a role in her husband Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s political downfall, calling the claims baseless and detached from the truth.
In an exclusive interview with Berita Harian at her home in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, the wife of the disgraced former prime minister remained unperturbed by the persistent allegations against her. She explained that she finds strength in her family and close friends, who understand the true circumstances behind what she described as a negative narrative built by external parties.
“I don’t care because all those accusations are not true,” she stated.
Rosmah spoke calmly but with evident sadness over the reactions from some quarters, particularly political figures who appeared to take joy in her family’s suffering after Najib’s conviction in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case.
“What is saddening is when there are people who seem happy over the hardship and trials faced by our family,” she said, referring to reports of certain political leaders celebrating the verdict.
She added, “No matter how much hatred they have towards Najib and me, I feel it is unnecessary for anyone to rejoice over our suffering.”
Najib was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined over RM11 billion after his conviction in relation to 1MDB.
Rosmah revealed that she had chosen to focus on her family, praying for justice and truth to prevail. She also emphasised the political nature of the issues surrounding her husband’s legal challenges.
“Everyone knows what is happening today is because of politics. As a wife, my main responsibility now is to continue supporting him through prayer,” she said.
Her daily routine now revolves around caring for her grandchildren and spending time with her support system — family and friends who she believes are her strongest pillars during this difficult time.
“I know that is what he wants. I have to be strong for our family. If anything, he is more upset about the false stories that are being spread,” she said.
Rosmah also shared that Najib’s deepest regret while incarcerated is missing important moments in his grandchildren’s lives. “There are many milestones that he has missed. That is what we regret the most,” she explained, adding that the grandchildren frequently ask about their grandfather.
Despite the personal challenges, Rosmah stressed that she remains determined to project strength for the sake of her family.
In the same interview, Rosmah hosted 25 students and their families from the Permata Pintar programme, which she described as a vital initiative for nurturing gifted students. The parents expressed concern about the future of the programme, particularly the lack of scholarships for students who had offers from overseas universities but lacked the financial means to pursue them.
Rosmah urged authorities to address the issue and ensure that political sentiments do not hinder the educational opportunities of young Malaysians. “Even if they hate me and Najib, do not jeopardise the future of Malaysia’s children,” she said. – December 29, 2025