KUALA LUMPUR: Supporters of Datuk Seri Najib Razak are still backing Umno and the unity government, says his daughter Nooryana Najwa.
However, she said Najib’s supporters wanted more concrete efforts by the government towards upholding justice for the former premier.
She also claimed that many Najib supporters, who form the majority of Barisan Nasional members, were growing increasingly impatient.
“In fact, it is not easy to persuade them anymore,” she said.
Nooryana said many Najib supporters were unhappy as the former premier continued to be burdened by new cases and disputes.
According to her, among the new cases are the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) case, where there is a dispute involving RM1.7bil in outstanding taxes and penalties, the RM114mil seized from a condominium in 2018, and several civil suits linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
“All of this is putting pressure on my father who is currently being incarcerated,” she said yesterday.
Her statement came following Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s remarks on Thursday urging Najib’s supporters to back the unity government in the coming state polls.
Ahmad Zahid said Najib had declared support for the current administration and there was no reason why his supporters should not support the government.
“Najib conveyed through his children that support must be given to the government,” he told reporters.
Ahmad Zahid also said it was important to separate legal issues with the upcoming six state polls, adding that there should be no reason for people to think that there were no efforts to seek justice for Najib.
The former prime minister was sentenced to 12 years’ jail and fined RM210mil for misappropriating RM42mil of SRC International funds connected to 1MDB.
The six state polls in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negri Sembilan, Selangor and Penang will take place on Aug 12.
