Charged as a mega crook Najib Razak has complained publicly that his “political work” is being hampered by the PH government which is “forcing him to attend Court” when he could be out lying to the voters just like the old days. He surely cannot be under the impression that he will be acquitted? In the current trial and/or the many others that will follow.

If he is suffering under such a delusion the first weeks, months, years in private Sg. Buloh accommodation should eventually cure it. In the meanwhile the PH administration, bending backwards to be seen as fair, allow this crook to play politics with them as if he were a respectable politician. Bad mistake and one not to be repeated. Future trials should be held on the basis that the accused comes to court from prison and goes back there every night.

Politicians are prone to be indulgent to their own kind, perhaps on the you never know basis, but this is a case where strictness should be the rule with no exceptions.