The government respects the decision of the court to convict Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak of all seven charges involving RM42 million in SRC International Sdn Bhd funds, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Prime Minister at the same time urged all parties to continue to place their trust in the country’s judiciary and judicial system, which are both free and independent.
“I understand the feelings and sentiments of my friends towards the decision that has been made by the court.
“Nevertheless, I would like to emphasise that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) Government will always uphold the principle of the rule of law,” he said in a statement last night.
Muhyiddin said the government also respected Najib’s right to appeal against the sentence imposed by the court.
“Let us together give space to the legal process to ensure that justice can be upheld,” said Muhyiddin.