{
  "id": 7330471,
  "title": "Tangguh permohonan pengampunan Najib budi bicara Agong, kata PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/tangguh-permohonan-pengampunan-najib-budi-bicara-agong-kata-pm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T13:39:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/14/tangguh-permohonan-pengampunan-najib-budi-bicara-agong-kata-pm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim revealed that the postponement of Najib Razak's pardon request to the Federal Territories Conciliation Board (LPWP) meeting is under the discretion of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The Prime Minister stated that his role is to assess the matter based on the law and legal counsel from the Attorney General, while the Agong has the courtesy to consider all factors during the LPWP meeting. He acknowledged that the decision is subject to the courtesy and authority of the Agong in the LPWP meeting.\n\nAnwar emphasized that the Agong must take into account all relevant factors. He also highlighted that there are still many corruption cases being handled and the process is relatively swift. The Agong himself stressed the need for stricter measures in cases involving Tabung Haji and Felda, Anwar said during a press briefing after his recent India visit. PAS Secretary-General Takiyuddin Hassan had urged the government to explain the postponement of Najib's pardon request. Takiyuddin claimed that the postponement would only happen if a member of the conciliation board requested it or challenged the request. The JPM legal department had previously notified the Agong that the pardon request for Najib would be considered by the LPWP. The board had previously considered Najib's second pardon request. Anwar pointed out that PAS should understand the rules of the Conciliation Board before making such accusations. He also said that this issue should not be viewed solely as a personal issue involving Najib, as there are other corruption cases pending. Anwar admitted that there are political considerations related to Najib's case, including the stance of some Umno leaders, but maintained that his stance remains based on the rule of law and the Constitution. He also characterized PAS's criticism as inconsistent, as the party previously took a tougher stance against Najib. Najib, 73, was convicted of misusing RM42 million in SRC International funds and sentenced to 12 years in prison and a RM210 million fine. He is currently serving a six-year sentence and a RM50 million fine at Kajang Prison since August 2022. In December 2025, Najib was also convicted of abusing power and embezzlement involving over RM2 billion in the 1MDB scandal and sentenced to 15 years in prison and a RM11.38 billion fine, but he is appealing that sentence.",
  "summary": "Anwar Ibrahim berkata peranannya adalah memberi pandangan berdasarkan undang-undang dan nasihat peguam negara.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tangguh permohonan pengampunan Najib budi bicara Agong, kata PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/tangguh-permohonan-pengampunan-najib-budi-bicara-agong-kata-pm-7334617",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:39:19.000Z"
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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."
}