DAP will be affected by Najib pardon decision, says KJ
The former Umno Youth chief says DAP has a 'get-out' clause after having previously declared that Najib Razak’s release was a 'red line' for the party.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said the conditional pardon for ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak will impact the Pakatan Harapan government, specifically DAP. Khairy noted that while DAP had previously branded Najib’s release as a "red line" for the party, it had a contingency plan. He suggested DAP could claim the decision had no connection to them, emphasizing that the final say lay with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Najib, 73, was granted a conditional pardon in the SRC International case, enabling him to complete his six-year jail term under house arrest, due on Aug 23, 2028. DAP's central executive committee will convene tomorrow to deliberate on the party's stance and subsequent actions post the pardon. DAP's secretary-general, Loke Siew Fook, reiterated the party's unwavering stance since the outset, advocating for justice and accountability concerning the 1MDB scandal.
The SRC International, a former 1MDB subsidiary, benefited from the pardon. Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh's remarks also mirrored DAP's principles while she fulfilled her role on the Federal Territories Pardons Board. The party's treasurer in Kuala Lumpur, Ben Fong, urged DAP members in the Cabinet to resign if Najib is pardoned, stating it would be "untenable" for DAP to stay within the government if the former Pekan MP is released.
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