(Kuala Lumpur, 27th) — Even though he was found guilty in the case of misappropriating 1MDB funds and sentenced to a total of 165 years in prison, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib expressed that no matter today's verdict, he still has full confidence in the country's judiciary.
After the court announced its verdict, Najib's lawyer Tan Sri Shafee stood outside the courtroom and read a public letter on Najib's behalf.
In the letter, Najib also called on all Malaysians to remain calm, rational, and cautious, not to be influenced by any provocative acts that may affect public harmony or insult legal procedures, and not to participate in them.
He reminded everyone that differing opinions should be expressed in a mature, orderly, and lawful manner.
Najib stated that although he sometimes feels like he is fighting alone, he has decided to persevere, and that this is out of principle, not resentment.
He said that he is only asking for the rights granted to him by law and emphasized that his original intention for contributing to the country's development and the people's well-being has never changed.
He stressed that continuing to fight is not to evade responsibility but to uphold justice and the integrity of the Constitution.
He stated that he will continue to fight for his rights through legal means, with dignity and patience.
In the letter, Najib also called on all Malaysians to remain calm, rational, and cautious, not to be influenced by any provocative acts that may affect public harmony or insult legal procedures, and not to participate in them.
He reminded everyone that differing opinions should be expressed in a mature, orderly, and lawful manner.
Najib stated that although he sometimes feels like he is fighting alone, he has decided to persevere, and that this is out of principle, not resentment.
He said that he is only asking for the rights granted to him by law and emphasized that his original intention for contributing to the country's development and the people's well-being has never changed.
He stressed that continuing to fight is not to evade responsibility but to uphold justice and the integrity of the Constitution.
He stated that he will continue to fight for his rights through legal means, with dignity and patience.