Isu berkait tahanan rumah Najib tak jejas kempen BN-PN, kata Takiyuddin

PN Senior Vice President Takiyuddin Hassan stated there is no cause for concern regarding the Najib Razak family's house arrest. He assured that BN and PN's cooperation for the PRN Melaka campaign will not be undermined by the issue. Takiyuddin emphasized the need for respect for every individual's rights under the Constitution when it comes to forgiveness.

He spoke to the media after the launch of the BN-PN joint manifesto at the Malaysia International Trade Centre (MITC). This development follows statements from Najib's lawyer, Farhan Shafee, who mentioned the High Court issuing a house arrest order against his client after settling a RM50 million fine. Umno had previously stated that the party had cleared the fine imposed on the former president.

Najib was imprisoned in August 2022 following the Persekutuan High Court's confirmation of sedition, abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and embezzlement of SRC International's RM42 million funds. He received a 12-year jail sentence and a RM210 million fine. In January 2024, the royal pardon reduced half of his jail term and fine to RM50 million.

Another conditional pardon was given to Najib in September, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he pays the RM50 million fine and complies with specified conditions. Takiyuddin believes the BN-PN joint manifesto, which he viewed as lacking any significant gaps, can be executed based on the achievements of previous state government administrations.

He expressed optimism that close cooperation between BN and PN can persuade voters to give the coalition a mandate.