Najib still an MP, not a bankrupt despite court ruling, says lawyer


Datuk Seri Najib Razak. -Bernama filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is not bankrupt despite a court ruling dismissing his application for a stay on a summary judgment that requires him to pay RM1.69bil in tax arrears to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).

Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla said there was a public misconception that Najib was a bankrupt because of the bankruptcy notice that was issued to him on Feb 4.

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