PM: Decision to defer Najib’s pardon petition based on law, not personal prejudice

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified on Sept 15 that the decision to defer former Prime Minister Najib Razak's petition for a royal pardon was made based on the Federal Constitution, the rule of law, and official legal advice, rather than personal prejudice. Anwar emphasized that as prime minister, he was bound by statute and guidance from the Attorney-General when participating in the Pardons Board proceedings.

He stated that the question of Najib's pardon should be evaluated against established legal benchmarks and good governance, rather than through a personal lens. The decision to defer Najib's pardon was made by Sultan Ibrahim at the 63rd Pardons Board Meeting held on Sept 11, following his conviction by the High Court on Dec 26 last year for abuse of power and money laundering.

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