Cabar tahanan rumah Najib boleh cetus polemik, Wan Rosdy beritahu Badan Peguam

Pahang's Deputy Chief Minister Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has urged the Law Society not to continue challenging the decision by the Compensatory Authority to grant conditional house arrest for former Prime Minister Najib Razak. The Deputy Chief Minister, who is also Pahang's Chief Minister, believes that such a situation could generate controversy and undermine respect for royal institutions.

The conditional house arrest for Najib's SRC International case was made through the Constitutional channel and received the King's approval after review by responsible authorities. Wan Rosdy stated in a statement that any decision made through the Constitutional channel and approved by the King should be respected by all parties.

Earlier this week, the Law Society filed a motion for review, seeking to allow Najib to serve the remaining prison term for SRC International through house arrest. The motion listed the respondents as Najib, the Federal Territories Compensation Authority, the Deputy Penpal of the Penpal, and the Minister of Law and Reform Affairs.

In response, Wan Rosdy also criticized a social media post by former MP Damansara Tony Pua, who was accused of maligning the Compensatory Authority's decision and touching on the King's position. Wan Rosdy called for a thorough investigation into Pua's social media post and appropriate action if any legal violation is found. He emphasized that the King and the Malay sultans have clear roles and responsibilities under the Federal Constitution.

"Freedom of speech cannot be used as an excuse to malign royal institutions or fuel the 3R sentiment, leading to national harmony's deterioration," he said. On Facebook yesterday, Pua commented on the King's prerogative prerogative in granting conditional house arrest to Najib, sparking further questions and valid concerns directed at the Palace.