Kuala Lampur, Aug. 8 -- The afterlife, whom Muslim Malaysians call Padang Mashyar, awaits those who take vengeance against their political enemies in a court of law, said Datuk Seri Najib Razak who is on trial for the misappropriation of RM42 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd.

Padang Mahsyar refers to the Islamic afterlife justice system, where one is judged for their good and bad deeds.

"I stand on the principle of justice. Meaning, if we want to convict anyone for their misdeeds, we must have clear proof. Let us not drag someone to court, simply to embarrass them, or to get revenge.

"I'm not a vengeful person, and I stand on the principle to do justice. If not, I have to answer in Padang Mahsyar later," he said at an Umno organi...