PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional leaders have expressed their disappointment over the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to deny Datuk Seri Najib Razak from continuing his prison sentence under house arrest.
Barisan secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said he was saddened over the court decision against the former prime minister.
“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.
“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,” said Zambry in a text message to The Star.
The 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.
MCA Youth said while it accepts the High Court decision, the party reiterated its unwavering solidarity with Najib and affirmed that all his rights, as guaranteed under the Federal Constitution, must be respected and protected at all times.
Its information chief Neow Choo Seong said the authorities must address the serious constitutional questions that have arisen concerning the powers of pardon of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution.
“It is deeply concerning that the Addendum Order decreed by the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong since early 2024 has been trivialised, denied, concealed and allegedly manipulated by certain parties,” he added.
Noew also condemned the rude and insensitive remarks made by DAP national publicity secretary Yeo Bee Yin following the decision.
“Rejoicing in the suffering of others is a despicable act that should neither be condoned nor normalised in a civilised society.”
Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, who attended the court proceedings yesterday, said there were parties who were happy with the court decision.
“Do not rejoice over people’s grief, the consequences can be severe,” he added.
