In a move certain to inflame tensions between Umno and DAP, Tony Pua launched a blistering attack on Najib Abdul Razak’s supporters, labelling them “lovers of a crook” for condemning those celebrating the court’s verdict in the former premier’s case.

The DAP disciplinary chief asserted that both he and his party take pride in having played a pivotal role in the kleptocrat’s downfall and continued incarceration.

“There is absolutely no need to...