Kuala Lampur, Nov. 10 -- When I first read the court order concerning former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's release following payment of his RM50 million fine, two thoughts immediately crossed my mind.

My first was that the document was fake. Just look at the heading: Order of discharge on payment of fine.

Then came the second line, which read: In the Tinggi Court of Wilayah Persekutuan.

Where on earth can you find a "Tinggi Court" in Malaysia? Surely, this must be a fake court document.

I shared my observation with a source close to the matter, who insisted that the document was genuine. I remained unconvinced, pointing out further evidence that suggested something was seriously wrong with it.

For one, the document switches...