Wawasan: Najib's conditional pardon must be respected by all parties

KUALA LUMPUR: The Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) has expressed support for the conditional pardon granted to former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Wawasan secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah stated that the decision by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, should be respected by all parties.

The party appreciated Sultan Ibrahim's resolution of the controversy surrounding Najib's pardon, as Article 42(1) of the Federal Constitution grants the King the power to grant pardons, reprieves, and respites. This is the prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and all parties should respect this constitutional provision, according to Saifuddin.

Najib was given a conditional pardon, allowing him to complete the remainder of his prison sentence under house detention until August 23, 2028, provided he pays a RM50 million fine. The party emphasized that the King's prerogative under the Federal Constitution should be respected, regardless of political affiliation.