KUALA LUMPUR: It is only natural for a daughter to stand by her mother and for Nooryana Najwa Najib, she is doing just that following Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's arrest by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today.
Posting an old photo of what is presumably herself as a toddler being carried by her mother, Rosmah, on Instagram, Nooryana or Gina remarked that no matter how hard the circumstances were, she would always stand by her mother.
"I will always stand by the woman who gave birth to me, wiped my tears away when I was down, slept with me when I was sick and taught me how to stand on my own two feet," Nooryana posted on her Instagram account @yananajib.
At 3.20pm today, Rosmah, who is also the wife of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, was detained while she was giving her statement at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.
She is expected to face several charges at the Sessions Court, here, tomorrow morning under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001.
Tomorrow is also the date for Najib's case management at the High Court, here, for his criminal charges pertaining to funds linked to SRC International Sdn Bhd, a subisidiary of beleaguered sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
"I can accept taking action on a man who was in power but putting the women in his life in harm's way is going too far," Nooryana said.
"Two weeks ago you raided his mother's house and today you remand his wife and plan on charging her the same day her husband is due in court.
"I suppose tomorrow makes for a great picture and media circus," she added.
Nooryana was referring to the police having inspected the home of Najib's mother, Tun Rahah Mohd Noah on Sept 20, in which Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Noor Rashid Ibrahim said it was done based on the need of an ongoing investigation.
Commenting further on her mother's arrest, Nooryana said she prayed for her mother to remain calm and composed because she was probably worried about everyone at home.
"I know she's wondering - 'How's Gina taking it? I hope she still goes to class today. Is Adam ok?'," Nooryana said.
Adam refers to Adam Razak, the son of Nooryana and her husband Daniyar Kessikbayev.
"Mummy, even if you can't hear me, please know that I am fine. I will get out of bed and go to class and Adam will be patiently waiting for you on FaceTime. Please try to eat and get some rest tonight," she said.
Recalling what her mother told her in the morning, Nooryana said, "InshaAllah (God willing), we will persevere."