KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The silence is deafening among Umno members as their former party president Datuk Seri Najib Razak was sentenced to 12 years in jail for misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.
Reactions to the verdict on social media have been slim to none, with only Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan so far commenting on the judgment.
In a tweet, Ahmad recalled how it was Najib who first selected him to be a member of Cabinet, while expressing hope that the case would continue to be reviewed.
“He is the son of a prime minister, and he chose me, a son of a rubber tapper, to be a deputy minister, and I will not forget this.
“The case will continue to be reviewed. The people are also judging. I hope that he (Najib) and his family will continue to be strong,” he tweeted.
Beliau anak Perdana Menteri, namun telah melantik saya, anak penoreh getah sbg Timb Menteri sblm ini & tidak akan saya lupa.
— Ahmad b Maslan (@ahmadmaslan) August 23, 2022
Kes ini akan terus diulas. Rakyat juga sedang menghakimi. Diharap beliau & keluarga terus tabah.
(Gambar sblm beliau bersumpah 21/8/22 di Masjid Kg Baru) pic.twitter.com/c7twyX8n4h
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