Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for calm following the High Court’s dismissal of Najib Razak’s application to serve his reduced jail sentence for his SRC International conviction under house arrest.
In a Facebook post, Anwar urged all quarters to approach the matter with patience and prudence.
“While some may choose not to express sympathy towards Najib and his family, it is inappropriate to escalate tensions or worsen the situation during this delicate period,” he said.
He also said that the Madani government remained firmly committed to upholding the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers.
“The judiciary must and will continue to remain independent of any external influence. It is on this principle that I respect the decision made by the judge,” he added.
High Court Justice Alice…