KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Nazifuddin Najib, the son of imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, has issued a strong rebuke against alleged attempts to suppress the truth surrounding a purported royal addendum that he claims allows his father to serve his sentence under house arrest.
In a Facebook post today, Nazifuddin questioned the motives of those denying the existence of the addendum, asserting that it has been widely circulated online as evidence supporting his father’s right to a fair and just review of his case.
“Why hide the truth? What is the real intent of those directly involved in suppressing the addendum issued in relation to my father’s pardon?” he wrote.
He accused unnamed parties of eroding public trust and integrity in Malaysia’s legal system, urging transparency and strict adherence to the rule of law.
Nazifuddin also criticised what he referred to as “hidden hands” manipulating the situation for political purposes.
He cautioned the unity government under Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional that public dissatisfaction over such issues could have serious repercussions in the next general election.
The alleged royal addendum, purportedly signed by the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, is said to order Najib’s transfer from prison to house arrest.
According to reports, Nazifuddin’s brother, Datuk Nizar Najib, has submitted the document to the court as part of an affidavit.
However, questions over its authenticity have arisen, with accusations of forgery circulating.
Nazifuddin dismissed these accusations as “unwise and desperate,” insisting that Nizar would not jeopardise his integrity by falsifying such a document.
He also claimed the original document was initially accessible via the court system but has since been restricted, further fuelling speculation about efforts to suppress evidence.
“The truth will emerge no matter how much it is denied,” he added, highlighting that the issue is being closely monitored by the public, who are increasingly questioning the transparency of the nation’s judicial system.
Nazifuddin characterised his father’s continued imprisonment in Kajang Prison as morally unjust, particularly in light of the alleged existence of the royal addendum. He argued that Najib’s prolonged incarceration raises significant ethical and legal concerns.
His comments come amid calls from Umno and PAS leaders urging the government to address the alleged addendum and its implications.
Critics have accused the government of mishandling the issue, with some warning of potential constitutional and leadership crises.
Najib is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for corruption related to SRC International, although the Federal Territories Pardons Board reportedly halved the sentence to six years earlier this year. – December 6, 2024