Hasan Ali - thank goodness, he didn't appeal!

A long time ago, when you mentioned Hasan Ali’s name, there was some respect for this PAS leader even though he was basically another self-proclaimed defender of Islam. Respect was extended to him for his Islamic standing and that was mostly due to his position as the head of PAS Selangor.

Less focus was placed on his persona, educational background but mainly he was held in esteemed and given face because he had been handpicked by PAS to defend the Muslims in the state, and perceived to be performing his religious duties to uphold the good name of Islam. But things changed. Something happened.

Najib: My daughter was not in Perth and Rosmah did not buy jewellery

Prime Minister Najib Razak has denied news reports that his daughter was with him in Perth during the recent CHOGM meeting and had spent AUD60,000 on a lavish shopping spree at the David Jones shopping mall.

He also denied his wife Rosmah Mansor had bought a pearl necklace worth AUD150,000.

"Don't believe and spread lies. My daughter was not even in Australia and my wife did not buy any jewellery," Najib said on his Twitter site

Aussie report got it wrong?

An Australian newspaper had reported the news, which set tongues wagging in Malaysia given the Najibs' track record of extravagant lifestyle, usually charged to taxpayers.

Gathering for the Commonwealth summit has been an opportunity for a shopping spree and sightseeing around Perth for many delegates and visitors.

A few city retailers reaped the rewards, with one first lady known to have bought AUD150,000 worth of WA pearls while the daughter of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's daughter is believed to have spent AUD60,000 in David Jones.

Najib and Rosmah are currently performing the haj in Saudi Arabia.