THE Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) plans to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah over his remark likening court proceedings to a “Nazi-Germany kind of hearing.”
In a statement, the AGC said Shafee’s comment, made in reference to an ongoing case, constituted a “serious and unnecessary attack” on the judiciary.
“Although lawyers have the right to challenge the decision of judges through the available legal channels, public statements that tarnish the image of the courts or threaten public confidence in the administration of justice are unacceptable.
"THe AGC will proceed with contempt of court applications to uphold the rule of law, protect the integrity of the judiciary, and safeguard the courts from baseless accusations and undue public pressure,” it said.
Shafee, who represents former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, reportedly made the remark in response to a court order temporarily suspending proceedings linked to Najib’s judicial review to enforce a royal decree for house arrest.
Yesterday, it was reporred that Shafee compared the court’s decision to a “Nazi-Germany kind of hearing.”
In a statement issued by his law firm, Shafee and Co, his legal team explained that Shafee’s remark was made during an exchange with a journalist.
The firm said that the comment was not intended to undermine the judiciary or any particular judge. - May 30, 2025
