{
  "id": 19747112,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T02:51:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1576668/anwar-explains-move-bring-najibs-case-pardons-board-2023"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Alor Gajah, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed his decision to submit the pardon application of former Prime Minister Najib Razak before the Pardons Board in 2023. Anwar aimed to ensure everyone's right to seek a pardon as stipulated in the Federal Constitution. He expressed his reluctance to be perceived as unjust to any individual.\n\nAnwar clarified that his action to present Najib's case to the Pardons Board prevented the denial of the latter's right to appeal to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. This stance, however, elicited criticism from those who accused Anwar of betraying his principles in his ongoing fight against corruption. Regardless of his decision, Anwar faced accusations of betrayal for both his action and inaction.\n\nAnwar also revealed that the support materials for the application included medical reports, prison records, and reports of Najib's conduct. He reiterated that this did not signify any compromise on the government's commitment to combating corruption and abuse of power.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he brought Datuk Seri Najib Razak's pardon application before the Pardons Board in 2023 to ensure that his right to seek a pardon was not denied.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "PM Anwar hits back at claims he defied King over Najib’s house arrest controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/pm-anwar-hits-back-at-claims-he-defied-king-over-najibs-house-arrest",
        "published": "2026-11-13T00:48:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}