FTPB to meet tomorrow to discuss Najib’s pardon bid, says report

The Federal Territories Pardons Board (FTPB) is set to convene tomorrow to deliberate on former Prime Minister Najib Razak's request for a pardon, according to a report by The Straits Times. This meeting follows the board's recent deferral of Najib's application during their previous gathering, just a week ago. An unnamed source cited by the newspaper expressed surprise at the sudden nature of the meeting, suggesting it may indicate some form of intervention.

Najib, 73, was previously convicted six years ago for misappropriating RM42 million in SRC International funds. Initially sentenced to 12 years in jail and a RM210 million fine, his punishment was subsequently reduced to six years in prison and RM50 million in fines. He has been incarcerated at Kajang prison since August 2022.

In December 2025, Najib was also found guilty of abuse of power and money laundering related to over RM2 billion in connection with the 1MDB scandal. His sentence for this more recent conviction includes an additional 15 years in prison and a fine of RM11.38 billion. Currently, Najib is appealing this latest conviction.

Najib Razak served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2018, leading Malaysia through a period of significant economic growth and development.