Najib: No one, including present leaders, will be spared divine judgement

PETALING JAYA: No one will be spared from judgement in the afterlife, including top leaders in the present government, says former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Najib said this during a melancholic two-minute video, which appears to be pre-recorded, posted on his social media accounts on Tuesday (July 3) night several hours after his arrest.

"Everyone is equal before the law. Not just in the world, but also judgement in the afterlife. No one will be spared, including the top leaders in the present government.

"To those that spread rumours and ostracised others, I accept that my family and I will face trials and tribulations (dugaan dunia) ," he said in the video.

The video appeared to have been pre-recorded by Najib in the event he was arrested in connection with ongoing probes into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

"To beloved Malaysians, if you see this message, this means that action has already been taken against me. I wish to apologise and seek forgiveness from Malaysians.

"Malaysians deserves the best leadership. I have done my best but I felt that it wasn't enough. Because I admit that there were many weaknesses."

Najib said that his residences were searched by authorities, but maintained that not all allegations hurled against him are true.

He added many pictures and news reports on social media were mere rumours and even slanderous.

"Let the investigations take place first. I haven't had the chance to defend myself."

Najib also conceded defeat in the 14th General Election, but said this had exposed him to slanderous attacks.

"But I'm still grateful as not everyone has the opportunity to face such challenges. We all know that trials in the afterlife are much tougher. But, I will be strong when facing such challenges," he added.

On Tuesday (July 3), Najib was arrested by the MACC at his private home in Jalan Langgak Duta at 2.35pm.

A statement issued by the task force probing the 1MDB scandal said that Najib would be taken to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex to face charges at 8.30am on Wednesday (July 4).

Sources have told The Star that Najib will be charged with criminal breach of trust and offences under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA).