: The law permits Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak to remain as member of Parliament for Pekan, meaning he gets to keep his position and all the privileges that come with it. However, regular citizens convicted of certain crimes are not accorded such latitude.Bar Council president Salim Bashir pointed out that Najib’s situation was different from those who hold a regular job.
However, lawyer Fahri Azzat said Najib being allowed to hold office was an example of exemptions for the rich and powerful, that an ordinary person may not be entitled to. “I think given the nature of his offences, he should not be allowed to hold his seat. He was convicted for breach of trust.”
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