Despite the police denying approval and Umno deciding against proceeding, PAS and Malay-Muslim NGOs plan to attend a solidarity rally for jailed former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The event is sparked by an alleged royal addendum order that could allow Najib to serve the remainder of his prison term under house arrest. PAS insists the gathering does not contradict the King's prerogative powers or the Constitution, saying it supports Najib's right to seek justice and protection under the law.
PETALING JAYA: Despite the solidarity rally for jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak not being approved by the police and Umno deciding not to proceed with it, opposition party PAS and Malay-Muslim NGOs say they will not back down from attending the event.
“The solidarity gathering does not contradict or undermine the royal decree or any provisions of the Constitution, nor does it interfere with the operations of the Pardons Board,” he said. “It is unfortunate, however, that Umno announced it would not continue with the rally after DAP expressed its dissatisfaction with Umno.
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the public has the right to know if there is indeed an addendum.
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