PETALING JAYA: The court's dismissal of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest application may be disappointing, but there are further legal avenues to explore, says Barisan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
In an immediate reaction after the High Court's decision on Monday (Dec 22), Zambry, who is also the Higher Education Minister, said he was saddened by the outcome.
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"Of course, I am sad," he said in a text to The Star.
"On a personal note, I cannot ignore the human aspect of this matter. Najib has dedicated a significant part of his life to public service.
"Considerations of age, health, family and personal circumstances are natural and humane concerns, and raising them through lawful means should never be viewed negatively.
"While today’s decision may be disappointing, it should be approached with composure, dignity and empathy.
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"Should there be further legal avenues available, we hope they will be considered with fairness, wisdom and humanity, in line with the spirit of justice that underpins our constitutional order.
"I hope Najib and his family remain patient in facing this trial and tribulation," he said.
Earlier on Monday, the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed Najib’s judicial review in an attempt to serve the remainder of his jail term in the RM42mil SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest.
