{
  "id": 6369166,
  "title": "Individu sabit rasuah perlu jalani hukuman penuh, kata PH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/individu-sabit-rasuah-perlu-jalani-hukuman-penuh-kata-ph-6369166",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T01:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/09/individu-sabit-kesalahan-rasuah-perlu-jalani-hukuman-penuh-kata-ph"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakatan Harapan (PH) has reaffirmed the importance of fully serving prison sentences for individuals convicted of corruption or misuse of power, particularly in high-profile cases. In a statement issued late at night by the Executive Council of the party, PH expressed full support for the efforts of the Madani government in fighting corruption, fraud, and misuse of power. They emphasized that every such case should be thoroughly investigated by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong without compromise. As a political coalition advocating for institutional reform, good governance, and a strong stance against corruption and misuse of power, PH believes that any individual found guilty of such crimes, especially those involving high-profile cases, must serve the full term of their sentence, regardless of the circumstances. They stressed the need for the ongoing investigation process to be conducted regularly and independently, without any perception of bias or external influence. This is crucial for Malaysia's healing phase, as it helps strengthen governance and restore public confidence in the nation's institutions. Any verdict in high-profile cases must take into account the public's confidence in the government's ability to implement these measures. PH reiterated its commitment to upholding the Constitution, respecting national institutions, and remaining firm in its pursuit of reform, despite facing pressure from various quarters. The statement did not name any specific cases or individuals, but it came in response to a report that the Federal Kuala Lumpur Committee was set to hear the appeal of former Prime Minister Najib Razak for forgiveness related to the 1MDB scandal on September 11. Sin Chew Daily reported that Deputy Minister Hannah Yeoh, who sits on the Federal Kuala Lumpur Committee under the leadership of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, had briefed the PH presidential council the previous evening. Najib, 72, was convicted of misappropriating RM42 million from SRC International six years ago and sentenced to 12 years in prison, which he has already served since August 23, 2022. The Federal Kuala Lumpur Committee later reduced his sentence by half to six years and decreased his fine to RM50 million. He faces a second appeal for abuse of power and embezzlement involving over RM2 billion linked to the 1MDB scandal, for which he is currently serving a 15-year prison term and a fine of RM11.38 billion, and may appeal further in December 2025.",
  "summary": "Pakatan Harapan berkata sebarang keputusan dalam kes berprofil tinggi perlu mengambil kira keyakinan masyarakat.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Individu sabit rasuah perlu jalani hukuman penuh, kata PH",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/individu-sabit-rasuah-perlu-jalani-hukuman-penuh-kata-ph",
        "published": "2026-09-09T01:22:00.000Z"
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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."
}