PM rebukes those celebrating Najib's fate, Shamsul calls for empathy

Zikri KamarulzamanPublished: Dec 23, 2025 10:00 AM | Updated: Dec 23, 2025 3:05 PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has moved to restore order in his coalition government in the aftermath of the High Court denying former premier Najib Abdul Razak house arrest.

Meanwhile, his former aide Shamsul Iskandar Akin - who is facing corruption charges - is calling for empathy.

In a statement this morning, Anwar said...

UPDATED 10.19AM | Anwar urges all to respect the court decision, handle issue with wisdom.

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