AGC rejects claims of defying King’s decree on Najib

The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has rejected allegations that it defied a royal decree concerning a conditional pardon for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The AGC maintains that seeking clarification from the courts on the legal implications of the pardon was a responsible step to ensure compliance with the law.

The AGC stated that it has never disputed, set aside, or intended to suspend the Conditional Pardon Order given by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. They emphasized the importance of not characterizing their actions as acts of contempt or treason against the monarch. The AGC clarified that the issue at hand is not the validity of the pardon order but whether the release order issued by the Kuala Lumpur High Court allows Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest or if it implies the completion of his sentence.

This situation is linked to the ongoing sentence in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case, which the High Court ordered to commence after the SRC International case. An expedient court determination is crucial to prevent any unlawful extension of Najib's detention and to uphold the rule of law.