Kuala Lumpur: Police are on standby for former prime minister Najib Razak’s final appeal hearing at the Federal Court, which resumes tomorrow.
Putrajaya police chief A Asmadi Abdul Aziz said police have been deployed as usual for security purposes since the proceedings began on Aug 15.
“However, from tomorrow until Aug 26 (when the hearing is scheduled to end), additional personnel will be put on duty as and when needed. For now, police are on standby,” he told Bernama.
Asked whether there will be a need for reinforcements, he said it would depend on the situation unfolding then.
The number would depend on the information received on the situation, which would be assessed from time to time.
Najib’s appeal to the Federal Court is his final bid to set aside his conviction on charges of corruption, money laundering and misappropriation involving RM42 million in funds belonging to SRC International, a government company linked to 1MDB.
On Sunday, he took an Islamic oath at Kampung Baru mosque, swearing his innocence in the SRC International case.
Najib’s supporters are expected to gather outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, where the hearings are being held.
