PUTRAJAYA: The government is confident that the people will respect Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s instructions on the royal addendum order, says Fahmi Fadzil.
The government spokesman also said Putrajaya was grateful for His Royal Highness' instruction to all parties to stop discussing the matter involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak as it is going through the legal process.
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“The government welcomes His Royal Highness’ decree for the addendum order not to be discussed further,” he said during his weekly press conference here on Friday (Feb 28).
Asked if action would be taken against those defying the instruction, Fahmi – who is also Communications Minister – said the government believed the public would leave the matter to the courts.
On Thursday (Feb 27) night, the Pahang Ruler, during the Himpunan Pahang Bermunajat Raja Berdaulat programme at the State Mosque, stressed that the matter is currently going through the legal process, and all parties should respect it.
On Jan 6, it was reported that a letter by the Pahang Sultanate Council, signed by the Comptroller of the Pahang Sultan's household Datuk Ahmad Khirrizal Ab Rahman, confirmed the existence of a royal addendum for Najib's pardon.
The letter said the order was made by Al-Sultan Abdullah for Najib to serve the remainder of his jail term under house arrest.
On Jan 20, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) applied for a gag order on the matter, citing that the case involved sensitive issues.
Najib filed for a mandamus order compelling the respondents to disclose and confirm the existence of an additional document dated Jan 29 last year.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has set April 28 to hear an application by the AGC for a gag order concerning Najib's claim.
