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Zahid says Umno still hopes for favourable outcome after Najib clemency deferred

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today expressed disappointment over the postp...

Zahid says Umno still hopes for favourable outcome after Najib clemency deferred

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed disappointment over the postponement of former prime minister Najib Razak's clemency application, but stated that the party still hopes for a favourable outcome. Zahid emphasized respect for the Malay Rulers and urged His Majesty the King to use his wisdom in deciding Najib's application. The Prime Minister's Department confirmed that Najib's clemency application has been deferred to a future sitting of the Federal Territories Pardons Board.

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