Pardons board to deliberate Najib’s clemency bid this week?
Sources say the Federal Territories Pardons Board will consider the former prime minister’s application but it is unclear whether a decision will be made.
The Federal Territories Pardons Board (FTPB) is set to discuss former prime minister Najib Razak's application for clemency this week, according to sources. Najib's request to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, following a six-year prison term, is among the issues expected to be raised during the board's meeting.
However, it is unknown whether the board will make a decision at the meeting or if it will simply discuss the matter. Pakatan Harapan (PH) has reiterated its stance that those convicted of corruption or abuse of power should serve their full sentences, particularly in high-profile cases. The party emphasized that all ongoing judicial processes should be allowed to run their course without any perception of influence from other considerations.
This statement came after reports that the FTPB would meet on September 11 to consider several matters, including Najib's clemency bid in connection with the 1MDB scandal.
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