UMNO Ministers Ready to Cooperate with High Court on Najib’s House Arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) – UMNO ministers are ready to cooperate with the High Court if needed to testify on the existence of a document that would allow former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remaining of his prison sentence under house arrest, said UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
Decision Reached at UMNO’s Supreme Council Meeting
The decision was reached at the party’s Supreme Council meeting at Menara Dato Onn, where the leaders discussed the court’s decision to allow Najib’s application to initiate judicial review proceedings to confirm the document’s existence.
UMNO’s Stance on the Issue
UMNO is grateful for and respects the Court of Appeal’s decision, and is confident that the High Court will act independently and fairly to assess the legitimacy of the existence of the additional document. Asyraf Wajdi emphasized that UMNO will continue to seek the grace and consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for a full pardon for Najib per the prerogative powers under Article 42(1) and (2) of the Federal Constitution.
Respect for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Asyraf Wajdi highlighted that UMNO, as the only party defending the institution of the Malay Rulers enshrined in the party Constitution, will always prioritize and uphold the highest respect for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Court of Appeal’s Decision
On Monday, the Court of Appeal referred the case involving Najib regarding the existence of a document allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house detention back to the High Court for a hearing on its merits.
Conclusion
UMNO’s stance on the issue is clear: they are ready to cooperate with the High Court and respect the court’s decision, while also seeking a full pardon for Najib. The party’s commitment to the institution of the Malay Rulers and its highest respect for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong are unwavering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is UMNO’s stance on the issue?
A: UMNO is ready to cooperate with the High Court and respect the court’s decision, while also seeking a full pardon for Najib.
Q: What is the Court of Appeal’s decision?
A: The Court of Appeal has referred the case back to the High Court for a hearing on its merits.
Q: What is UMNO’s relationship with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong?
A: UMNO is committed to defending the institution of the Malay Rulers and upholding the highest respect for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.