Muhyiddin calls for clarity on rules governing Najib's house arrest
MELAKA: The government has been urged to clarify the rules governing house arrest for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to ensure the public understands its legal basis and the restrictions imposed.
Two former lawyers for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak have accused the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) of disregarding a directive from the King and demanding Najib's immediate transfer to house arrest. The lawyers, Shafee & Co, argue that the A-GC's statement invalidates His Majesty's order and should be disregarded.
They maintain that Najib's transfer to Taman Duta, his residence, is the only correct course of action. The lawyers claim the A-GC has no authority to suspend the royal pardon or court order through a media statement and that any legal issues should be directed to the court, not through a media release. They argue the A-GC's concerns over the pardon's terms should have been raised during a relevant meeting with the King on Sept 18.
The lawyers also accuse the A-GC of executive overreach and potentially committing contempt or treason against the King. They demand the Attorney-General withdraws the A-GC's statement and urges the Commissioner General of Prisons to expedite Najib's transfer to house arrest. This comes after the Umno party paid Najib's RM50 million fine, fulfilling a condition of the royal pardon.
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