Nooryana disappointed as Najib's house arrest transfer is deferred

KUALA LUMPUR: Nooryana Najwa Najib, the daughter of former Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, expressed disappointment on Tuesday over the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) decision to temporarily postpone her father's transfer to house arrest. However, Nooryana stated she would leave the legal matters to her father's lawyers and refrained from commenting further on the legal issues.

The family had expected today to be a joyful occasion, having prepared to welcome her father home. However, that was not to be for the family tonight.

Since the morning, Nooryana's family and she had been in constant communication with various parties to ensure everything went smoothly, so her father could return home today. The RM50 million fine was reportedly paid to the court by Umno at about noon today. Nooryana expressed her gratitude to everyone who contributed to the Datuk Seri Najib Solidarity Fund, highlighting that each contribution meant a lot to her family.

She confirmed that the court order for Najib's release into house arrest was received after the payment was made and taken to Kajang Prison.

The prison authorities were then informed that the family would receive a court order, and it was expected that Najib would be brought home after receiving it. Initially, they were told the release would occur at 5 pm, but the time was changed to 8.30 pm. Despite this, the family remained confident, believing the court order should have been sufficient. However, at around 2 pm, they received information that the Home Ministry was attempting to defer Najib's release.

Nooryana questioned why additional conditions had not been communicated earlier and why the RM50 million payment had been accepted if obstacles persisted. She referred to their previous experience with the addendum order, noting repeated changes and uncertainty, with one deferral after another. She questioned when this cycle would end, emphasizing their quest for justice and transparency, urging the respect of Sultan Ibrahim's decree and the rule of law. Nooryana conveyed her love for her father and the family's longing for his return.