The division, which serves as the secretariat of the Federal Territories Pardons Board (FTPB), said this followed checks on its official records.
“We confirm that no additional document or addendum is in our official files or records under the Prime Minister’s Department’s legal affairs division.
“Neither did we receive any official order or notification from Istana Negara regarding the matter,” it said in a statement.
It also said it does not deal with law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said as secretariat of the FTPB.
“The minister is neither a member of the board nor involved in its administration or management, including in any other matters related to pardons for any prisoner.”
The division warned that those who made statements which could mislead the public concerning the position or role of the FTPB could face legal action.
It said this was necessary to preserve the integrity of the board and to ensure members of the public are provided with accurate information.
Najib obtained leave on Monday to begin judicial review proceedings to compel the government to place him under house arrest in accordance with Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah’s addendum order.
In a letter submitted to the court by Najib’s lawyer Shafee Abdullah, the comptroller of the Pahang royal household confirmed the existence of the addendum order in which the decree was set out.
Shafee also told the Court of Appeal that the addendum was sent by Istana Negara on Jan 29, 2024 to the then attorney-general Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh.
The revelation resulted in several quarters accusing the government of hiding the addendum order and calling for the party responsible to be brought to justice.
Terrirudin and his successor, Dusuki Mokhtar, declined to comment on the matter when approached by reporters at an event on Wednesday.
Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa has also said she did not see the addendum. Zaliha, a member of the FTPB, insisted that she “did not hide anything”.
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail also said he had not received any addendum or directive regarding Najib’s house arrest, while government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said the decree was never hidden by Putrajaya.
This led to calls for the FTPB to publicise the minutes of its Jan 29, 2024 meeting to clear the air as to the circumstances under which the addendum was issued by the 16th Agong.
The legal affairs division maintained that the pardons board’s proceedings were classified under the Official Secrets Act.
“All related documents can only be accessed by members of the board and individuals given the authority by the board.
“No other party, regardless of position or rank, has access to these documents, in line with the principles of secrecy and integrity.”