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A-G should take leave over Najib house arrest issue, says KJ

ALOR GAJAH: Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar should take immediate leave pending police investigations into reports lodged against him over the issue surrounding Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s conditional pardon, Khairy Jamaluddin said.

A-G should take leave over Najib house arrest issue, says KJ

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar should temporarily step aside while investigations unfold into reports lodged against him regarding Datuk Seri Najib Razak's conditional pardon, said Khairy Jamaluddin. The former Umno Youth chief emphasized the importance of transparency and integrity in the process, as any findings could eventually be referred to the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC).

Since the police have received reports against Dusuki, the head of the A-GC must take leave to ensure the investigation proceeds fairly. Khairy clarified that his request is not for Dusuki's dismissal but for him to temporarily refrain from his duties. The A-GC's stance on Najib's pardon faced criticism, particularly after the Royal Malay Mansion issued a statement disputing its validity.

The timing of the Attorney-General's response, issued weeks after the payment condition for Najib's pardon was met, added to the scrutiny.

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