THE Federal Court’s decision to uphold Najib Razak’s conviction in the SRC International case is a “heart-wrenching moment” for Umno but the party will continue to march on, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. 

The Umno president said Najib’s spirit would not fade nor will the party give up its struggle.

“We believe time will decide and the day shall be bright.

“All of us felt dejected, some shed tears but we will not give up,” he said in a Facebook post.

Yesterday, Najib was sent to Kajang Prison after the Federal Court quashed his appeal and upheld his sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case.

The apex court ordered the former prime minister to begin his 12-year jail sentence immediately.

In addition to this, Najib will have to pay a RM210 million fine, in default of which he will have to serve another five years in jail.

Zahid branded Najib as a genuine warrior who would not relent in his struggle.

Citing a verse from the Quran, Zahid urged the former prime minister to find solace in the Islamic holy book.

“There is no need to be crestfallen when Allah is with us and let us continue to be in solidarity. We will remain together in Najib’s good times and bad times,” Zahid said. – August 24, 2022.