'Did he not serve the people for nine years?' – Najib's supporters in tears, disappointed
It is understood that the supporters came from various states, including the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, with some arriving by bus early in the morning to show their support
By AHMAD ISMADI ISMAIL
22 Dec 2025 01:27pm
KUALA LUMPUR – The atmosphere outside the main gate of the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex turned somber on Monday after a decision unfavourable to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was announced.
More than 100 supporters who had gathered since early morning were seen falling silent as the decision was read out, with some of them shedding tears and expressing their disappointment.
It is understood that the supporters came from various states, including the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, with some arriving by bus early in the morning to show their support.
One supporter, Suzzalina Hassan, 43, from Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, expressed her sadness and disappointment upon learning of the decision.
“I didn’t expect the decision to be like this. Why? He (Najib) is already old, what’s wrong with allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence at home? Did he not contribute to the people during his nine years in service?” she said.
The situation around the court complex remained under control, with police personnel and members of the People’s Volunteer Corps continuing to monitor the movement of the crowd.
Some supporters were seen leaving the area in stages, while many others remained outside the court premises awaiting further developments.
On Monday, the High Court here dismissed Najib’s application to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.
Judge Alice Loke Yee Ching made the decision after considering the arguments and reading out the grounds of judgment for nearly an hour.
Following the High Court’s decision, the former prime minister will continue to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at the Kajang Prison until its completion.
More than 100 supporters who had gathered since early morning were seen falling silent as the decision was read out, with some of them shedding tears and expressing their disappointment.
It is understood that the supporters came from various states, including the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, with some arriving by bus early in the morning to show their support.
One supporter, Suzzalina Hassan, 43, from Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, expressed her sadness and disappointment upon learning of the decision.
“I didn’t expect the decision to be like this. Why? He (Najib) is already old, what’s wrong with allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence at home? Did he not contribute to the people during his nine years in service?” she said.
The situation around the court complex remained under control, with police personnel and members of the People’s Volunteer Corps continuing to monitor the movement of the crowd.
Some supporters were seen leaving the area in stages, while many others remained outside the court premises awaiting further developments.
On Monday, the High Court here dismissed Najib’s application to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.
Judge Alice Loke Yee Ching made the decision after considering the arguments and reading out the grounds of judgment for nearly an hour.
Following the High Court’s decision, the former prime minister will continue to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at the Kajang Prison until its completion.
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