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F.L.O.M. directory in PMO website removed
Jan 28, 11 2:50pm
The directory page of the Prime Minister’s Office website carrying information on a mysterious and much debated “F.L.O.M. division”, has been removed.
That division has been the subject of widespread ridicule on blogs and various online forums, all unanimously agreed that the acronym stands for “First Lady of Malaysia”.
Some bloggers argued that the listing on the directory shows that it is a full-fledged division in the PMO meant to serve Rosmah Mansor, wife of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Among others, some bloggers had posted videos clips of telephone calls to one Nurul Rosemiemmy Khasimi @ Mohamed, listed under the F.L.O.M. division directory as an “assistant officer with special functions”.
In one video a caller fails to talk to Nurul Rosemiemmy with the person at the other end saying that she was away accompanying one “Datin Rosmah”.
‘Cabinet level recognition’
Another showed a caller asking a person, supposed to be Nurul Rosemiemmy, the meaning of “F.L.O.M.” but is refused an answer.
The division’s existence was detected several months ago by bloggers but only came under intense scrutiny following Rosmah’s 15-day visit to Muscat, Oman; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Dhaka, Bangladesh.
During her tour , Rosmah (right) met Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Sayyid Fahad Mahmood Al-Said, Saudi Education Minister Price Faisal Abdullah Mohamad Al-Saud and Bangladesh Premier Sheikh Hasina.
Once over, there were news reports that her visit would boost bilateral ties, and investments, among others.
Her high-profile three-nation tour had raised eyebrows, with some bloggers remarking that the level of diplomatic recognition accorded Rosmah was akin to that of a cabinet minister.
Najib accused of lying
In a related development, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok said the existence of the F.L.O.M division was proof that Najib had lied in the Dewan Rakyat.
Kok pointed out that in Najib’s reply to Bukit Bendera MP Liew Chin Tong, the premier had said then that Rosmah had no travel allowances or full-time staff.
He had also added then that under the law, the premier’s spouse is allowed to claim for expenses only when accompanying him on official visits.
Kok (left) said that the existence of the F.L.O.M. division as originally listed on the PMO website was proof that Najib had lied in his reply to Liew.
“The fact that the web page was suddenly removed a few days ago upon being criticised by the public makes the existence of this division all the more suspicious,” she said in a statement today.
Kok added that with this revelation, Najib must explain himself and admit that he had misled the Dewan Rakyat and all Malaysians.
And ‘first lady’ Rosmah must explain to the public why she has stood silent and allowed Najib to lie, making her complicit to his deceitfulness, she added.
“As prime minister, Najib and his spouse must both be held to the highest standards of integrity if they are to lead Malaysia and represent Malaysia on the world stage. Our country’s reputation and our children’s future are at stake.
“I urge all Malaysians to hold Najib and Rosmah accountable for all their misdeeds until the full force of justice falls upon them,” said Kok.