‘Umno’s ask won’t affect relations with other govt parties’

JOHOR BARU: Umno’s decision to seek a royal pardon for Datuk Seri Najib Razak will not affect its relationship with political parties in the present ruling government, says supreme council member Mohd Hairi Mad Shah.He defended the party’s move to ask for the pardon from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

“The decision to make an appeal comes from the people and Umno members who want justice and liberation brought by the party they supported, which is understandable.