Asyraf questions need for AG to seek royal audience

Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has stated that the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Najib Razak cannot be disputed, as it was issued following proper due process. The matter has been clarified in a statement from Istana Negara, which supports the implementation of the conditional pardon for Najib. This pardon permits Najib to serve his prison sentence under house arrest at his residence in Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur, following a RM50 million fine settlement.

However, he remains incarcerated in Kajang prison due to legal questions arising from a High Court discharge order once the fine was settled.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously requested a meeting with the king to address the legal concerns that led to the proposal of deferring Najib's house arrest until further clarification from the court. The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) had informed that their request was not aimed at challenging the conditional pardon, but rather to elucidate the legal implications of the discharge order.

Nevertheless, Najib's legal representatives have accused the AG of exceeding their authority, disregarding a royal directive, and unlawfully extending Najib's detention.