Najib pardon bid deferred as Hannah says she gave honest and candid views
DATUK Seri Najib Razak’s latest bid for a pardon remains unresolved after the Federal Territories Pardons Board deferred the matter to a future meeting, with minister Hannah Yeoh saying she had given her views “honestly and candidly” during last Frid...
Datuk Seri Najib Razak's ongoing quest for a pardon continues without progress as the Federal Territories Pardons Board postponed its decision to a later meeting. Minister Hannah Yeoh, who serves on the board, testified that she offered her views "honestly and candidly" during the Sept 11 meeting at Istana Negara, chaired by the King.
Yeoh stated she had taken into account the Attorney-General's written opinion before delivering her views. The deferment decision was authorized by the King, under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution which grants the King ultimate authority over pardon matters. No further action has been taken on Najib's most recent pardon petition, leaving the matter unresolved.
The deferment has sparked speculation about the board's next steps, though no timeframe has been set for the upcoming meeting.
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