PH Presidential Council discussed house arrest, not GE16, says Mat Sabu
MELAKA: The Pakatan Harapan (PH) Presidential Council meeting yesterday focused on the legal and procedural aspects of implementing house arrest, says Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Yesterday's Pakatan Harapan (PH) Presidential Council meeting centered on the legal and operational aspects of instituting house arrest in Malaysia, according to Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The concept of house arrest, which has recently been applied to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, requires careful study from legal and procedural viewpoints, Mohamad stated.
The details of its implementation have been delegated to relevant authorities, particularly the Attorney-General, to determine the necessary procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Following the Pardons Board's recent decision to grant Najib Razak house arrest until his sentence concludes on August 23, 2028, the condition is that he must pay the RM50 million fine associated with his conviction in the SRC International case.
The general election was not a topic discussed during the PH Presidential Council meeting, but Mohamad (commonly known as Mat Sabu) clarified that it is a matter for the prime minister to decide, suggesting the election could occur close to the end of the following year.
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