20 minutes that changed Yusoff's life
COMMENT | From the time Yusoff Rawther, the former research assistant to Anwar Ibrahim, walked out of his condominium to get to his parked car, his life was turned upside down, and inside out.
We are not referring to the 'Yusoff Rawther vs Anwar Ibrahim' lawsuit, as that has yet to take place, if it does happen.
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