SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch chairman, Cr Wong Ching Yong, stressed that court decisions in a democratic country should be respected and should not be used as a subject for ridicule or political entertainment.
According to him, the issue of whether or not former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is eligible to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest is under the discretion of the court, and the decision that has been made must be accepted without being influenced by the political sentiments of any party.
He said this when commenting on the actions of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) National Publicity secretary, Yeo Bee Yin, who was accused of celebrating the rejection of Najib’s case application on social media.
Earlier, Wong and his team held a ‘Kopitiam Talk, Mobile Service 2U’ programme organised by his branch at Farley Cafe, Jalan Salim yesterday (Dec 28).
Such actions, he said, were not only inappropriate, but also risked affecting public perception of the independence and authority of the judicial institution.
“This is not about defending corruption. Corruption must be punished through the legal process. However, justice cannot be used as a political cheer or a measure of party interests,” he said.
Wong, who is also Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) deputy chairman, questioned the consistency of principles of some parties when comparing the reaction to the Najib case with other cases involving political figures, including the decision to a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
According to him, silence or selective reactions only reinforce the perception that the principle of justice is being applied unevenly for political interests.
He added that political leaders have a moral responsibility to shape the attitude of the community, especially in a country facing polarisation. Therefore, all reactions to court decisions must be made prudently and based on respect.
“In the end, the real issue is not specific individuals, but to what extent we respect the rule of law. Justice does not require cheering or mockery, but rather demands respect,” he said.
At the programme, Wong and his mobile team also distributed the party’s 2026 calendar to the public.
