PAS says Najib can still contribute to country

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan expressed appreciation for former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak's contributions to the nation. Despite his current imprisonment, PAS believes Razak can still contribute ideas and perspectives for the country's betterment. The party welcomed the conditional pardon granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, to Najib.

Under the pardon, Najib will serve the remaining part of his prison sentence at home under house arrest until August 23, 2028, alongside the payment of a RM50 million fine. Takiyuddin emphasized the significance of this decision for both Najib's family and the Malaysian public who remember and appreciate his leadership and the country's development under his governance.

The PAS leader also requested that Najib maintain his health during his house arrest period. The conditional pardon was decided by the Federal Territories Pardons Board following the 64th meeting of the board. The original 12-year sentence and RM210 million fine were reduced to six years and RM50 million, respectively. Najib, 73, began serving a prison term in August 2022 after his final appeal in the SRC International case was dismissed by the Federal Court.

Malaysian Indian People’s Party president P Punithan also thanked the king for the pardon and expressed hope that Najib would continue to serve Malaysians as permitted by the pardon conditions.