FORMER Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has called on the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to refile charges against Datuk Seri Najib Razak “as soon as possible”.
This follows the High Court’s decision to grant the former prime minister a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over RM27 million in alleged illicit funds linked to SRC International Sdn Bhd.
In a statement released on Friday after the court decision, Rafizi said while he respected Najib’s right to request a DNAA after years of delay, and the High Court’s ruling, the prolonged inaction by the prosecution required explanation.
“I do not understand why the prosecution has taken this long — since 2019 — to prepare the necessary documents to proceed with the case,” he said.
“This case involves SRC, for which Najib is already serving a sentence after being found guilty in a related trial. From my experience studying and exposing the 1MDB and SRC scandals, SRC has among the clearest money trails.”
Najib was charged in 2019 under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (Act 613) for allegedly receiving RM27 million in unlawful proceeds connected to SRC.
However, trial proceedings have yet to begin, as the prosecution has not submitted all required documentary evidence to the court.
Rafizi warned against the case being quietly abandoned due to prosecutorial shortcomings, especially in a matter where Najib has already been convicted in a related SRC trial.
“This weakness by the prosecution must be addressed. Many Malaysians do not want to see this case fade away simply because the prosecution — representing the government — failed to prepare its documentation in court,” he said.
He urged the AGC to confirm its intention to refile the charges and ensure all evidence is properly compiled.
“I call on the prosecution to confirm that the Attorney-General’s Chambers will refile the charges as soon as possible and complete the required documentation so that the case can proceed without further delay,” Rafizi stated.
“As a Member of Parliament, I will continue to monitor this case closely to ensure it does not fall out of public view,” he added. - June 20, 2025
