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Azalina pushes questions on Najib’s pardon bid to Hannah Yeoh, says BHEUU is just the messenger

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — Questions surrounding the deferment of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's...

Azalina pushes questions on Najib’s pardon bid to Hannah Yeoh, says BHEUU is just the messenger

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has directed questions regarding the postponement of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's royal pardon petition to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh. Azalina clarified that BHEUU, which functions as the Pardons Board's administrative secretariat, is merely a messenger under her purview and not the executive representative on the board.

She emphasized that any inquiries about the postponement, the reasons behind it, and the new date should be directed to Hannah Yeoh. This response comes in light of opposition leaders' demands for clarification on the matter.

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