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UMNO man urges swift enforcement of Royal addendum in SRC case
THE Federal Court's confirmation of the existence of a Titah Adendum (Addendum Decree) linked to former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak has reignited debate over his prison sentence, with calls for its immediate enforcement.
According to UMNO Tumpat information chief Che Muhammad Redzuan Jihad, a lawyer, the matter should no longer be brought to the High Court, as the highest court had already ruled on its existence.
'The Titah Adendum is an order from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, not a political document. Prolonged debate only wastes time and confuses the people,' he said, stressing that swift implementation would uphold the dignity of the Malay Rulers.
UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan echoed the view, saying there was no need for further litigation after the Federal Court ruling.
Nevertheless, lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla told a Malay-language online portal that Najib could begin serving his sentence under house arrest as early as November if the High Court affirms the decree's validity.
He noted administrative matters would not hinder enforcement once the court confirms it.
Najib is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for corruption involving SRC International, partially reduced through a royal pardon.
Meanwhile, SRC International Sdn Bhd and its subsidiary Gandingan Mentari Sdn Bhd have filed a RM42mil civil suit against Najib.
They alleged the funds, intended to secure Malaysia's energy future and benefit pensioners, were diverted into Najib's personal accounts. The High Court trial, before Judge Raja Ahmad Mohzanuddin Shah, resumes on Sept 8.
'The facts are stark: the RM42mil of public money, funds meant to secure Malaysia's energy future and intended for the benefit of civil service pensioners, ended up in the personal bank accounts of our former prime minister, the defendants.
'The evidence tells a simple yet damning story: public power was abused and misused,' Kwan Will Sen, company lawyer, said. — Aug 16, 2025
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