MIC, MCA thank Agong for Najib’s conditional pardon
MIC deputy president M Saravanan says being in prison for a few years is ‘more than enough’ for the former prime minister.
Leaders of Malaysia's Barisan Nasional parties, MIC and MCA, have shown their appreciation to the Sultan of Malaysia for the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Najib Razak. MIC deputy president M Saravanan praised Najib for his significant contributions to the nation, particularly for the Indian community, despite some shortcomings.
He suggested that house arrest would have been a more fitting punishment for a character like Najib. MCA president Wee Ka Siong echoed the gratitude, emphasizing that judicial and pardon processes must be seen as separate constitutional procedures. He clarified that supporting the pardons board's decision does not mean disagreeing with the court's decision, as both are integral parts of the country's legal and constitutional system.
The conditional pardon allows Najib, 73, to serve his remaining prison term in house arrest until August 23, 2028, following his six-year sentence at Kajang prison. The fine he owes, originally RM210 million, has been reduced to RM50 million.
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