AGC insists it is not challenging Najib’s conditional pardon

The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) maintains it is not challenging the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Najib Razak. The AGC's request to delay the implementation of Najib's house arrest stemmed from the legal implications of the Order of Discharge issued by the Kuala Lumpur High Court after the payment of his RM50 million fine.

"The AGC insists it does not dispute, set aside, or intend to suspend the conditional pardon order granted by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong," the AGC stated in a clarification. The AGC affirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law, respecting the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's position, and recognizing His Majesty's prerogative of pardon under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution.

The AGC clarified that their legal inquiry does not question the validity or authority of the conditional pardon order. The Kuala Lumpur High Court's Order of Discharge states that Najib's fine has been paid, authorizing his discharge from prison and imposing house arrest until August 23, 2028. The AGC emphasized that the discharge order pertains to the payment of the fine and Najib's subsequent house arrest, not the completion of his six-year sentence.

The AGC highlighted the difference between Najib's SRC International sentence and the 1MDB case sentence. If the SRC International sentence remains in force, Najib's remaining term should be served under house arrest, as per the conditional pardon order. However, if his SRC International sentence is legally completed, the implications for the start of his 1MDB case sentence must be determined, as they have different legal ramifications.

The AGC stressed that their inquiry aims to avoid any conflict in the implementation of valid orders and ensure no sentence is enforced unlawfully. They emphasized that this step is not intended to undermine or frustrate the conditional pardon's implementation. The AGC clarified that the conditional pardon order is explicit and unambiguous, and unrelated to any other cases involving Najib.