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Umno leaders backing Najib kicking up a storm over AGC statement on house arrest bid.

Past repeated requests have been met with silence, Farhan says.

Ex-PM objects to Malaysian Bar's judicial review.

Lawyer claims breach of minimum 500 attendees requirement under Legal Profession Act 1976.

Legal profession body argues king is legally bound to follow Board's advice.

Don't free him into his own home where luxury is at hand.

Don't only go after Papagomo, Chegubard, former minister tells govt.

Hassan says DPM is in effect challenging own govt.

Nation's politics no more about integrity and the people.

Ex-PM's house arrest bid upends national politics.

'We didn't discuss Zahid’s affidavit either.'

Umno supreme council member accuses professional body of being biased.

PARLIAMENT | BN's Isam says lawmakers may need such mercy in future.

UPDATED 9.57PM | Veteran lawyer points out there is no such legal provision.

UPDATED 8.55PM | Lawyer says he did not divulge full letter because Najib said not to.

Ex-PM kicking up a fuss despite govt's generosity.

Ignore politicians, consider views of legal eagles and NGOs.

Ever since Najib walked into the gates of Kajang Prison, Zahid has upped the ante.

Targeting supporters, detractors of pardon, govt wins neither, say ex-Umno men.

DPM says this is still subject to the Agong's discretion.

'It's a tough haul but it's got to be done.'

This was stated in letter with Agong's seal to Najib, lawyer reveals.

UPDATED 3.19PM | Ex-premier plans to make fresh application before new Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

UPDATED 11.45AM | PM says power to pardon is king's sole discretion but Zaliha said it was 'collective decision'.