#SHOWBIZ: Rebecca didn't borrow RM1.5mil from me, says Aliff Syukri's mom
The explanation was made by Rozita, affectionately known as Bonda, via her Instagram.
"I want to intervene to clear up the speculation regarding Rebecca. She did not borrow RM1.5 million.
"I had no business dealings with her before or after marrying my husband.
"My only business is with my husband involving unfinished work," she wrote.
According to Rozita, it was difficult for her to voice out, but she hoped that her explanation would clarify the situation.
"I hope that God will show me the path of goodness."
"As the head of the family, of course my children and family are an honour that I cherish for as much as I can.
"All humans are not exempt from God's tests. Tests are part of life and life also has tests.
"No one can escape God's tests, but how do we maintain our piety towards God," she wrote.
According to Rozita, no family can run away from problems, but hopes that God will be pleased and give them wisdom.
"May God be pleased and give us all wisdom, to learn to continue living a more blessed life.
"What is sincere is very heavy, what is heated and chaotic is lust," she wrote again.
Earlier, there was speculation that Rebecca had borrowed money from her sister-in-law.
However, the actress denied the allegations, even swearing on the names of her late father and mother.
Rebecca claimed that the accusations arose after Rozita's family held a live broadcast session and made the issue a form of content.
She said she had sought an explanation from her brother and was informed that Rozita had promised to clear the air.
The family conflict began to heat up after Rebecca criticised a statement made by Datin Seri Nur Shahida Mohd Rashid, who is also the wife of Aliff, for accusing her of being a crazed publicity-hungry individual.
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