Najib's royal addendum: I've discussed with PM, but it's up to the King, says Zahid
He added that due process must be respected, with the legal proceedings involving the addendum decree to go through the Pardons Board.
"This step will still follow the legal process under the Pardons Board, which is currently chaired by the King. That is what must be respected in this ongoing process," he said.
He was speaking to reporters after officiating the Kangar Umno division delegates' meeting at a hotel here today.
Also present were Kangar Umno division chief Datuk Dr Fathul Bari Mat Jahya, who is also Perlis Umno liaison deputy chairman; Perlis Umno liaison chairman Datuk Rozabil Abdul Rahman; and the heads of Kangar Umno's Youth, Wanita and Puteri wings.
Zahid said he had met with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to discuss in detail the legal steps required to act on the decree.
"Regarding the addendum decree, I have met with the prime minister and we've had detailed discussions on the legal process that must be followed.
"God willing, follow-up action will be taken in accordance with legal procedures," he said.
Najib, who has been serving his sentence at Kajang Prison since Aug 23, 2022, for misappropriating RM42 million in funds belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd, filed a petition for a royal pardon on Sept 2, 2022.
The Pardons Board later reduced his jail term from 12 years to six, and his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million, in February last year.
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