Najib's lawyers quit hours before MACC questioning

Harpal Singh Grewal has quit as Najib Abdul Razak's lawyer, hours before the former prime minister was slated to be questioned by the MACC.
Harpal confirmed that he had withdrawn as Najib's lawyer after a meeting at his client's home in Taman Duta last night, according to Berita Harian.
"Yes, I confirm that I have withdrawn as Najib's legal representative.
"Apart from that, my partner M Athimulan has also withdrawn," he was quoted as saying.
Harpal said the duo withdrew on their own free will and were not fired by Najib.
The report said former solicitor-general Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden's legal team will take over Najib's case.
Najib was summoned by the MACC for his statement to be recorded at 10am today.
He could be charged under the MACC Act 2009 if he fails to turn up at the agency headquarters in Putrajaya.
The MACC previously investigated Najib over the multi-billion ringgit deposits in his personal bank accounts as well as funds from SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former 1MDB subsidiary.
The investigation was scuttled but had been reinitiated after Dr Mahathir Mohamad took over as prime minister under the new Pakatan Harapan government.

Former MACC deputy chief commissioner Mohd Sukhri Abdull, who was involved in the initial investigation and later entered into early retirement, was also recalled to lead the commission. -Mkini