KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today denounced allegations that he had planned to declare a state of emergency on the night of May 9 after realising that Barisan Nasional (BN) had lost GE14.

The Pekan MP told the Dewan Rakyat that he has always believed in the principles of democracy and rule of law, and has always conformed to the two values.

"As how we all know, on May 9, there was a systematic and peaceful power change. Prior to that, it was rumoured that when I was the prime minister, I planned to create riots and declare a state of emergency, because, apparently, I was afraid to lose power. That accusation was baseless.

"What I was accused of was utterly baseless altogether, and I can tell this House, that if one referred to the Malaysian Armed Forces chief at that time, the Inspector-General of Police, and all the National Security Council members, there was no call for a special NSC meeting at all,” Najib said.

"I also want to say that personally, I am someone who believes in the principles of democracy and rule of law, and abide by it,” he added.

Najib issued a similar denial on July 6 in an interview with Malaysiakini.

At the time, he told the news portal that it was never his intention to do so, adding that he did not want to create a ruckus or "bloodshed”.

Najib conceded defeat and power was transferred to the PH coalition after it was established that it won by simple majority.

In the news report, Najib said he knew he was going to be "politically prosecuted” by the PH administration, but added that he was confident of facing his accusers to clear his name.