King's decree already answered A-GC's questions, says Najib's lawyers

Lawyers for Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Messrs Shafee & Co, are contesting the Attorney-General’s Chambers' (AGC) decision to temporarily suspend Najib's house arrest. The legal team argued that the AGC's suspension contradicts a decree issued by King Sultan Ibrahim regarding the Conditional Pardon Order and that the King's prerogative under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution is not subject to review by the Attorney General or any court.

According to New Straits Times, the lawyers stated that the King's decree has already addressed all questions from the AGC pertaining to the former prime minister's house arrest.

The dispute follows the AGC's decision to seek legal clarifications and temporarily block Najib's transfer from prison, according to Channel News Asia. While the palace issued a rebuke stating the royal prerogative is clear and must be respected, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the government acknowledges the King's authority and is preparing to comply.

Anwar has requested that Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar seek an immediate audience with the King to apologize and explain complications involving the 1MDB case.

Free Malaysia Today reported that Anwar noted the King's decision was accepted in the SRC case, but complications have arisen due to the second case. The Attorney General has already requested an audience with His Majesty to discuss the issue. Malay Mail noted that, as of the legal team's statement, Najib remained in Kajang Prison.

Brief written by urgent.news from New Straits Times, Malay Mail, Channel News Asia, The Vibes, Free Malaysia Today — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.