Protesting Najib's conditional pardon could amount to 'derhaka' - Zahid
Umno has warned against protests over the conditional pardon that allowed its former president Najib Abdul Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under home detention, saying such actions could be seen as challenging the constitutional authority of the Malay rulers.
The warning by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi comes amid growing discontent over Najib's home detention, which began last night after he settled a RM50 million fine in the SRC International case.
The decision has prompted political fallout within the government, with...
Umno has warned against protests over the conditional pardon that allowed its former president Najib Abdul Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under home detention, saying such actions could be seen as challenging the constitutional authority of the Malay rulers.
The warning by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi comes amid growing discontent over Najib's home detention, which began last night after he settled a RM50 million fine in the SRC International case.
The decision has prompted political fallout within the government, with DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke following through on his pledge to resign as transport minister in protest.
Amanah president Mohamad Sabu, meanwhile, is forgoing his salary as agriculture and food security minister to fund NGOs advocating for a fair house arrest mechanism that would benefit all convicts.
In a statement today, Zahid said the conditional pardon was granted under the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's powers under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution and should be respected by all.
Against this constitutional backdrop, he cautioned that any act displaying elements of protest, including using the pardon decision as a pretext for taking action, could be interpreted as an act of derhaka (disloyalty or treason) towards the monarch.
He further stressed that Malaysia was governed by the rule of law and that all citizens had a duty to uphold it as long as legal processes remained within the constitutional framework.
His remarks come despite his earlier praise for Loke, whom he described as a leader who stood firm by his principles and convictions following the DAP leader's pledge to resign over Najib's home detention.
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Shut down debate? How typical. This is the sort of repression that Malaysians suffered for 60 years. Someone needs to remind Zahid that the parliament is where the people's concerns are heard. And if these voices are not heard then they will go out onto the streets to be heard. As they did when Najib shut voices and institutions down. Has Zahid forgotten the rallies?
The politicians call for voting citizens to exercise their rights to vote. Meaning voters are called to elect candidates prepared to offer tge best contributions and services to their constituencies and country.Without voters the YBs are non-existent. Yet when voters express protest over a critical issue,they are prevented from doing so.They are also being threatened and branded. In a democracy the voice of the people must be respected. Some of the protesting persons are leaders in their respective fields and know what is good for the country. The voters now are better educated than those from the 50s to the 80s and know what is right and wrong. Allow them the right to Express.
You are absolutely correct Zahid. "Malaysia WAS.governed by the rule of law" until.yesterday!
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