KUALA LUMPUR – Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has urged Malaysians not to only pray for him ahead of the Federal Court’s decision on his final appeal, but also for the country’s justice system to continue protecting everyone regardless of status or influence.
The former Muda president said he hoped the justice system would uphold the rule of law based on evidence and legislation, without being influenced by power, while leaving the outcome of his case entirely to the court.
“To the people of Muar and all Malaysians, do not only pray for me. Pray that Malaysia remains a country where the law protects everyone, friend or foe, those in power or ordinary citizens.
“I have done my best, the rest I leave to Allah SWT. Truth does not need power to stand. Hasbunallah wa ni’mal wakil, to Allah I surrender,” Syed Saddiq said in a video posted on his Facebook account on Sunday.
The statement came ahead of the Federal Court’s decision on Monday on the prosecution’s final appeal against his acquittal, which could determine whether he remains free or faces a seven-year jail sentence, two strokes of the cane and a RM10 million fine.
The charges involve four offences, namely abetting criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and two counts of money laundering involving funds belonging to Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada).
On June 30, the Federal Court postponed delivering its decision after one of the panel judges, Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali, was unable to attend proceedings due to two days of medical leave.
Court of Appeal president Datuk Seri Abu Bakar Jais had said the panel was ready to deliver its decision, but the unexpected circumstance forced the postponement.
Syed Saddiq also stressed that he was not seeking sympathy, but wanted Malaysians to see how a person should hold on to principles when faced with challenges.
“More than six years, I have gone through this process, I attended every time I was called, there were no delays from me, no shortcuts and no special treatment.
“I chose the court because in a country that we love, truth must be tested with evidence and justice must be upheld through the law, not power.
“On June 25 last year, the Court of Appeal unanimously 3-0 acquitted and discharged me. Tomorrow, the Federal Court will deliver the final decision,” he said.
He added that regardless of the outcome, he had no regrets defending his principles and moral convictions.
“I will not pre-empt the court, I respect the process and I will attend calmly. Whatever happens tomorrow, I do not regret defending my principles and moral wisdom despite the consequences.
“Because leadership is not tested when everything is easy, it is tested when our future and freedom are at stake. Yet we still choose the right path, not revenge,” he said.
The Federal Court’s decision will determine whether Syed Saddiq remains acquitted or is convicted over the four charges linked to Armada funds.
A three-member panel comprising Abu Bakar, Che Mohd Ruzima and Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah is expected to deliver the verdict.
The prosecution had appealed against the Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision on June 25 last year, which overturned Syed Saddiq’s conviction and sentence imposed by the High Court on Nov 9, 2023.
The High Court had previously sentenced him to seven years in prison, two strokes of the cane and a RM10 million fine after finding him guilty of the offences.
Syed Saddiq was charged with abetting Rafiq Hakim Razali, then Armada assistant treasurer, in committing criminal breach of trust involving RM1 million from Armada funds held at CIMB Bank Berhad, KL Sentral, on March 6, 2020.
He was also accused of misusing RM120,000 belonging to Armada Bumi Bersatu Enterprise, as well as committing two money laundering offences involving RM50,000 transferred into his Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) account. – July 13, 2026