Umno Pulls Out of Rally in Support of Najib Razak
Party Upholds King’s Wishes and Inspector-General’s Directive
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced that the party has pulled out of a rally planned on January 6 to show support for imprisoned former prime minister Najib Razak. The decision was made in the spirit of upholding the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s command and in accordance with the directive from the Inspector-General of Police.
Confidence in the King’s Wisdom
Asyraf expressed the party’s full confidence in the king’s wisdom and grace to grant justice to Najib, who is a former Umno president. The party acknowledged Istana Negara’s statement earlier today, which reiterated the king’s constitutional power to grant pardons for offences committed within the federal territories.
Respect for the Law
Asyraf emphasized that Umno will never disregard the Federal Constitution and will continue to respect the law. The party’s decision not to proceed with the rally is a demonstration of its commitment to upholding the law and respecting the king’s wishes.
PAS Stands Firm on Rally Plans
However, PAS has stated that it has no plans to cancel the rally, citing that it believes the event is lawful. PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said that the party will continue to monitor developments from time to time.
Politicians Pledge Support
Despite Umno’s decision to pull out of the rally, politicians from various parties have pledged to attend the event in support of Najib. Najib has a court appearance on January 6 over a legal challenge to be allowed to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest.
Conclusion
Umno’s decision to pull out of the rally is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding Najib’s imprisonment. The party’s commitment to upholding the law and respecting the king’s wishes is a testament to its dedication to upholding the Federal Constitution.
FAQs
Q: Why did Umno pull out of the rally?
A: Umno pulled out of the rally in the spirit of upholding the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s command and in accordance with the directive from the Inspector-General of Police.
Q: Will PAS still hold the rally?
A: PAS has stated that it has no plans to cancel the rally, citing that it believes the event is lawful.
Q: What is the purpose of the rally?
A: The rally is intended to show support for Najib Razak, who is currently imprisoned and has a court appearance on January 6 over a legal challenge to be allowed to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest.