Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed willingness to engage with Umno leadership regarding the contentious royal addendum concerning former premier Najib Razak. The leader spoke after Friday prayers, emphasizing that judicial proceedings must take precedence over political pressure. He acknowledged requests from Umno division chiefs who sought immediate implementation of the decree that would permit Najib's house arrest. Anwar stressed that courts currently handle the matter and any premature action would be inappropriate. He confirmed his readiness to provide clarification to party officials before making decisions.
Recent reports indicate that 160 division leaders from Umno's 191-member assembly endorsed calls for swift action on the addendum. The Attorney General's Chambers previously acknowledged the existence of this supplementary order from a former monarch. Federal Court proceedings continue as the government appeals a lower court decision granting Najib permission to pursue his house arrest claim. The Court of Appeal had earlier remitted the case back to the High Court for merit-based consideration. Legal experts await final judicial determination on this politically sensitive issue.
Recent reports indicate that 160 division leaders from Umno's 191-member assembly endorsed calls for swift action on the addendum. The Attorney General's Chambers previously acknowledged the existence of this supplementary order from a former monarch. Federal Court proceedings continue as the government appeals a lower court decision granting Najib permission to pursue his house arrest claim. The Court of Appeal had earlier remitted the case back to the High Court for merit-based consideration. Legal experts await final judicial determination on this politically sensitive issue.
