Royal addendum: It's absurd to openly discuss matters under court proceedings – PM
Anwar said that the Court of Appeal has scheduled the hearing for the former premier’s appeal regarding the royal addendum on Jan 6 next year, and the AG Chambers has also requested that all parties refrain from making statements deemed subjudice.
KUALA LUMPUR - It is absurd for the issue of the existence of a royal addendum decree, which would allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his six-year prison sentence under house arrest, to be openly discussed in the Dewan Rakyat as the matter is now subjudice, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar said that the Court of Appeal has scheduled the hearing for the former premier’s appeal regarding the royal addendum on Jan 6 next year, and the Attorney General's (AG) Chambers has also requested that all parties refrain from making statements deemed subjudice.
"Standing Order 23(1)(g) of the Dewan Rakyat prohibits (debate on this matter). So, as advised by the AG, we must respect and place our trust in the judicial institution," he said in reply to Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) during Question Time at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
Takiyuddin was seeking clarification regarding the existence of the royal addendum decree relating to the decision of the 61st Federal Territories Pardon Board on Jan 29, 2024, involving Najib's pardon application.
Anwar said that as an experienced lawyer, Takiyuddin should know that it is inappropriate to comment on an issue that is currently under court proceedings. - BERNAMA
