Dismissal of Najib's house arrest bid dilutes the King's powers, says Shafee

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Published on 22 Dec 2025 3:28:49 PM

The Kuala Lumpur High Court's dismissal of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest bid has taken away "the fullest prerogative of mercy" from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Malay Rulers, says Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

During a press conference at the court lobby on Monday (Dec 22), Shafee who is Najib's lead counsel said the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong have been diluted (by this decision).

He says it means the King cannot decide to pardon (someone) unless he is sitting with the Pardons Board.

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