{
  "id": 19746943,
  "title": "Anwar says he backed Najib’s pardon application to protect every prisoner’s constitutional right to appeal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/anwar-says-he-backed-najibs-pardon-application-to-protect-every-19746943",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T02:19:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/13/anwar-says-he-backed-najibs-pardon-application-to-protect-every-prisoners-constitutional-right-to-appeal/243053"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Alor Gajah, on November 13, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim explained his decision to submit former Prime Minister Najib Razak's pardon application to the Pardons Board in 2023. His intention was to ensure that the constitutional right of every prisoner to seek an appeal from the King through the Pardons Board would not be denied. Anwar stated that as the nation's leader, he would not tolerate the perception of victimizing any individual under the Constitution. He emphasized that every prisoner has the right to submit an appeal to the King for consideration. The PH chairman made this statement during the Pesta Melaka Rumah Kita event at Taman Perdana Melaka. Anwar clarified that the move was not limited to Najib, as the government permits other prisoners to submit pardon applications following the established process. He encouraged anyone with a medical letter, a letter from the Prisons Department, or a letter attesting to good behavior to submit their application for consideration. When discussing Najib's house arrest order, Anwar expressed his belief that the public may not be prepared to accept such a decision yet, as the government is focused on combating corruption. He highlighted that the decision to grant house arrest was made with the King's compassion and consent after considering all factors, and the government complied with the decision. Anwar also explained that the Attorney-General's actions in seeking confirmation from the court on the house arrest issue were part of the necessary legal process, not an act of defiance against a royal decree. The Prime Minister stressed that the debate surrounding the issue should not divert young people from the essential principles of rejecting corruption, abuse of power, and championing the welfare of the people, especially the low-income group.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that his decision to bring former prime minister...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Decision On Najib's Pardon Bid Was To Uphold Constitutional Rights - Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/general-decision-on-najibs-pardon-bid-was-to-uphold-constitutional",
        "published": "2026-11-12T15:17:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anwar explains move to bring Najib's case before Pardons Board in 2023",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/anwar-explains-move-to-bring-najibs-case-before-pardons-board-in-2023",
        "published": "2026-11-13T02:51:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}