Former premier Najib Abdul Razak had packed some of his belongings in his prison cell, hoping the Kuala Lumpur High Court would rule in his favour and allow him to return home, his son Nizar revealed.
“When I met my father, I saw that he was initially cheerful in the morning, and he had packed some of his belongings.
“We were disappointed (with the verdict) because we have long fought for this house arrest, since early last year, when I personally received a copy of the royal addendum from His Highness, the Pahang sultan himself. The document really exists. The decree really exists,” Nizar (above) added.
Yesterday, judge Alice Loke dismissed Najib’s judicial review, stating that the addendum order did not comply with the procedures in Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, which clearly outlines the decision-making process for the exercise of pardon powers.
“The exercise of the prerogative of mercy under Article 42 must be made by adhering to the procedures stipulated,” she emphasised.
In a video posted on social media, Nizar further said the most frustrating aspect was that the existence of the addendum was never disclosed until the judicial review was filed.
He stressed that the struggle to free his father, imprisoned since 2020, would continue.
“No matter what, we will continue to strive; it will not end here,” Nizar said.
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had denied having knowledge of the decree.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed in January that the addendum had been sent directly to then attorney-general Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh, who subsequently forwarded it to the successor of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, for deliberation.
Nazifuddin warns DAP
Meanwhile, Nizar’s brother, Nazifuddin, targeted those who viewed the court verdict as a cause for celebration, warning DAP that history could repeat itself, as it had in the Sabah polls.
“To those who chose to be happy and celebrate yesterday’s decision - enjoy your biggest political victory: toppling an old government that has built this country to its current level.
“Besides celebrating the conviction of a Malay politician, what else has been done for the people - whether Malay, Chinese, or Indian?
“I believe the people can judge for themselves. Just look at what happened in Sabah. Time will tell,” he said in a statement. - Mkini
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