THE legal process will continue, appeals will run their course, and institutions must be allowed to do their work. But the reality is undeniable - a chapter has closed.
For my wife, my family, and me, this moment carries deep and complex emotions. They are not emotions to be rushed into words, and I will share them in time. For now, what matters most is that Malaysia must move forward.
This is what accountability looks like. It is never easy. It is never painless. And it should never be celebrated.
My condolences go to Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s family - especially his children. No matter the circumstances, I can only imagine the weight they are carrying today. Compassion and decency must not disappear when judgment is passed.
But let us also be clear: this is not a moment for gloating, nor for division. It is a moment for leadership.
Those entrusted with power must now rise to the responsibility of healing, rebuilding, and guiding this nation forward - with humility, integrity, and courage. Malaysia’s future is not something we inherit passively; it is something we must actively shape and protect.
We owe it to our children. We owe it to our country. We owe it to ourselves.
God bless Malaysia. - December 27, 2025
Datuk Dr Vinod Sekhar is the publisher of the Vibes and Chairman of the Petra Group
