Najib to issue statement over hudud - UMNO Supreme Council member

The statement, said the source will put an end to various accusations hurled by the Opposition against Najib on his views on the hudud law.

“We have to wait for Najib’s statement on the hudud law which will be issued soon. It will be the party’s stance on the implementation of the law in Kelantan,” said the source to Astro AWANI when contacted, today.

The UMNO Supreme Council member’s statement came under light after former deputy prime minister Tun Musa Hitam expressed his disappointment over UMNO as the party has not issued its stance on Syariah Criminal Code II 1993 (Amendment 2015), or Hudud.

"I'm disappointed that UMNO appeared to be shocked (by PAS's move) and until now have yet to decide on its stance. I have been worried about this for some time," he said, in a statement.

Najib, he said wants to properly deal with the issue as it goes beyond political boundaries.

"It involves the interests of the people and the community, so definitely a statement to be issued later will be a win-win situation for all," he added.

Prior to this, Minister in the Prime Minister Nancy Shukri said the bill regarding the implementation of Syariah Criminal Code II 1993 (Amendment 2015) in Kelantan cannot be tabled during current Parliament session.

MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai in a news portal had reportedly announced undivided support towards Najib’s administration.

Parti Keadilan Rakyat(PKR) shares Musa's sentiment urging the UMNO-BN government to clarify whether it endorses the hudud law to be discussed and voted on in Parliament.