Reveal why Najib’s pardon bid deferred, PAS urges govt
PAS believes the application would not have been deferred unless there was a request to do so or opposition among members of the FTPB.
Six years ago, former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was found guilty of stealing RM42 million from SRC International. PAS, a political party, has called on the government to explain why the Federal Territories Pardons Board (FTPB) postponed discussing Najib's pardon request until the next meeting. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan suggested that the deferral likely occurred due to a request from someone or opposition from FTPB members.
The pardons board operates under the Official Secrets Act, and the Prime Minister’s Department confirmed that Sultan Ibrahim agreed to delay Najib's application until the next FTPB meeting. The 72-year-old ex-leader was previously fined RM210 million and sentenced to 12 years in prison for misusing SRC funds. His term has since been shortened to six years and his fine to RM50 million.
In December 2025, Najib faced additional charges of abusing his power and laundering over RM2 billion from 1MDB, receiving a 15-year sentence and a RM11.38 billion fine. He is currently appealing that conviction.
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