Three vital points, and two concerns, about Najib’s conditional pardon
Those who are thinking of quitting the government, or those wanting to hold protests, should think again.
Former prime minister Najib Razak received a conditional pardon from the Sultan Ibrahim, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on Friday. This decision, unlike the full pardon granted to Anwar Ibrahim in 2018, means Najib will still serve his reduced sentence at home after paying a RM50 million fine. The pardon applies to the SRC International case, not the 1MDB case, indicating Najib won't be released anytime soon.
The power to grant pardons rests with the King, not the government. The king's decision, based on discussions among the pardons board members, should not be questioned. Two concerns arise from Najib's conditional pardon: whether house arrest allows him to receive visitors or access to social media, and the potential for politicians to resign due to the decision, which could lead to racial and religious rhetoric.
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