{
  "id": 18706055,
  "title": "King's decree already answered A-GC's questions, says Najib's lawyers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/kings-decree-already-answered-a-gcs-questions-says-najibs-lawyers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:44:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1572918/kings-decree-already-answered-gcs-questions-says-najibs-lawyers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nFree 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.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}