2 Lawyers Quit Najib's Legal Team Ahead Of Questioning By MACC

It was reported that lawyers Datuk Harpal Singh Grewal dan M Athimulan have withdrawn as legal counsels for Najib.

According to Harpal, who confirmed their withdrawal to the press last night, they had resigned voluntarily and had not been "sacked" by Najib.

"We were not dismissed; we withdrew after tonight’s discussion," he was quoted as saying by Channel NewsAsia.

"Zainal has got his own team and he (Najib) prefers to work with that team," Harpal told Malay Mail when contacted.

"It's no big deal, it happens in matters like this," he added. 

Yusof was the lead prosecutor in the second sodomy trial of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. However, in 2012, Yusof became part of Anwar's defence team, representing him on charges pertaining to the Bersih 3 rally.

According to MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Azam Baki, Najib had been summoned to be present at the commission’s headquarters at 10am today to have his statement recorded.

MACC has sought for Najib's cooperation over investigations into the case involving SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former subsidiary of the controversial state-investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Malaysiakini reported that Najib has turned up for questioning by the MACC today at about 9.45am.

Previously, Azam said that Najib could be charged under the MACC Act 2009 if he did not adhere to the notice to give his statement today.