Anwar: Najib case does not change govt’s stance on corruption, those who plunder nation’s wealth must answer for it

BANGI, Sept 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government abides by the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the decision of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong regarding the case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Anwar said, however, that this does not prevent him from providing views and advice based on jurisprudence, the law, and the nation’s interests.

He said that the government’s stance is clear that the country cannot tolerate corruption or the act of taking national wealth for personal gain.

“When we discuss the controversy surrounding Najib’s case, I abide by the spirit of the Constitution (Federal Constitution), but it does not prevent, for example, a prime minister from giving views and advice based on jurisprudence and the law.