We were played, Umno Youth says after Najib decision

 

Umno Youth leader Dr Akmal Saleh posted cryptic comments on social media, of which he said “if the cap fits, wear it”. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has claimed that the party was taken for a ride following the Pardons Board decision to reduce the prison sentence on former prime minister Najib Razak, who is also a former Umno president.

“We were played. Don’t think we don’t know what happened. The time has come,” he said in a cryptic post on Facebook.

When contacted, Akmal, who is the Merlimau assemblyman, said only certain people would know what he was referring to. “If the cap fits, wear it,” he said and refused to elaborate further.

His comment was made soon after the Federal Territories Pardons Board said Najib’s prison sentence had been reduced from 12 years to six and that he will be released on Aug 23, 2028.

A fine of RM210 million was reduced to RM50 million. However, a year will be added to the jail sentence if he fails to pay the fine.

Najib was Umno president and Barisan Nasional chairman from March 2009 to May 2018. He resigned from both party positions two days after BN was defeated in the 2018 general election by Pakatan Harapan. - FMT