The wives of the country's leaders should take care of their self-image, as they are representing not only themselves, but Malaysia, when accompanying their husbands on official visits, said the prime minister's wife Rosmah Mansor.

While stressing the importance of first impressions, Rosmah, however, said that this did not mean that the leaders' wives need to wear expensive or branded clothing.

"Self-image doesn't mean we wear expensive or branded clothes. But it's enough that we wear something that suits the event – neat, stylish, and proper.