DAP urges government to make Najib’s pardon board minutes public

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The DAP has called upon Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to make the minutes of the Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting public, as it pertains to former Prime Minister Najib Razak's conditional pardon. Secretary-General Anthony Loke stated that while the party hopes for declassification, the final decision rests with the attorney-general.

The meeting in question took place on September 16, 2023, where Najib was granted a conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he pays the remaining RM50 million fine and meets other conditions. Loke emphasized that house arrest is not an appropriate punishment for individuals convicted in major corruption scandals, as Najib was sentenced to 12 years in prison and a RM210 million fine for abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering involving RM42 million in SRC funds.

The DAP also supports the government's confidence and supply agreement with six Bersatu MPs, which aims to maintain political stability without requiring the opposition to formally join the government.