COMMENT | The political landscape in Malaysia has faced an unyielding challenge in recent years: the downfall of Najib Abdul Razak and the aftermath within his political party, Umno.

Despite the solid evidence presented and a conviction upheld by the highest court in Malaysia, there remain voices within Umno which insist on Najib’s innocence. 

This unwavering loyalty raises troubling questions, not only about the integrity of Umno’s leadership but also about the possibility of complicity within its ranks.

When a leader falls so spectacularly from grace, the political apparatus that once rallied around him must engage in deep introspection. But Umno’s refusal to recognise Najib’s guilt suggests a troubling detachment from both legal facts and public sentiment.

One must wonder, is Umno’s continued defence of Najib merely a sign of loyalty, or does it signal a deeper, more troubling reality of collusion and shared culpability?