KUALA LUMPUR: The contributions made by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will never be forgotten despite the Federal Court's decision yesterday.
Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a statement said as a prime minister, Najib had taken the country to great heights before his contributions were diminished by the two failed governments after the 14th general election (GE14).
"Umno will continue to be with Najib when he is facing other court cases to ensure that justice is upheld and he will not become a victim of any political interference."
Zahid said the party was "extremely" upset with the process that Najib had gone through in defending himself in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case.
The Federal Court yesterday upheld Najib's conviction and 12-year prison sentence as well as a fine of RM210 million for misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.
Zahid said despite being in jail, Najib's fighting spirit will continue to be with Umno in its political battle ahead.
"To all members, please remain calm and strive to ensure justice in the system. This will be one of our agenda," he said.