DATUK Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng not to undermine unity government parties with his remarks about a rally supporting Datuk Seri Najib Razak, reported the New Straits Times.
Zahid said this in responding to a question about Lim's criticism of Umno for joining hands with Pas at the rally for former prime minister Najib.
"I do not need to comment as that is his personal opinion. His time has passed, and he should trust the current DAP leadership instead of 'disturbing' or undermining any of the partners in the unity government," he told reporters after an event today.
Lim, in his criticism of Umno over the rally with Pas, had reportedly said that it would raise doubts about the Barisan Nasional lynchpin's sincerity as a partner in the unity government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Umno and Pas members are expected to attend a rally in support of Najib on Monday as the Court of Appeal hears the former Umno president's application on an alleged royal addendum order.
Najib, 71, has been imprisoned since Aug 23, 2022, after the Federal Court upheld his conviction for misappropriating RM42 million in SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.
On Jan 29, the Federal Territories Pardons Board, chaired by the then king, halved Najib's 12-year jail sentence for abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in the SRC International case and reduced his RM210 million fine to RM50 million.
In April, Najib filed a judicial review seeking to establish the existence of an addendum order dated Jan 29, allegedly issued by the former king, granting him house arrest.
Several affidavits were filed in support of Najib's application, including those by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.
On July 3, the High Court ruled that the affidavits were hearsay. Najib has since filed an appeal, which the Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear on Jan 6.- January 2, 2025
