Anwar: Najib case does not change govt’s stance on corruption, those who plunder nation’s wealth must answer for it
BANGI, Sept 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government abides by the spirit of th...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim affirmed that the government adheres to the Federal Constitution and the Sultan's decision concerning the case of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Anwar stated that the government's position remains firm on rejecting corruption and the act of stealing national wealth for personal gain.
He expressed that, while respecting the constitutional spirit, the government is capable of offering viewpoints and counsel based on jurisprudence and the law. Anwar alluded to various instances, such as Lembaga Tabung Haji, the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), and 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), emphasizing that those accused of stealing the nation's wealth must be held accountable.
He reiterated that individuals involved in such acts must bear full responsibility, irrespective of the final ruling. Najib, currently serving a prison term at Kajang Prison since August 23, 2022, for the RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd misappropriation case, received a conditional pardon from His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
The pardon allows Najib to complete his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, alongside a RM50 million fine and adherence to additional conditions. The event, attended by Anwar's wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan, drew over 2,000 members from Malaysian Muslim Youth Movement, Malaysian Islamic Da'wah Association, and the National Muslim Students Association of Malaysia.
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