{
  "id": 8626883,
  "title": "Government has explained Najib's conditional pardon, says Fahmi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/government-has-explained-najibs-conditional-pardon-says-fahmi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T06:32:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1536869/government-has-explained-najibs-conditional-pardon-says-fahmi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil clarified that Prime Minister Najib Razak's conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, is a royal prerogative exercised by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim. This decision is outlined in Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, detailing the Agong's powers. Fahmi emphasized that the Pakatan Harapan government's statements, including those from Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, who sits on the Pardons Board, are sufficient explanations. He addressed public concerns after mixed reactions to the pardon, highlighting that the decision was both made and implemented by the Agong. Fahmi also noted improvements in the physical infrastructure of Kampung Tebat Kering, which received a new, sturdy surau built using Industrialised Building System (IBS) technology. This project, part of the Madani Adopted Village initiative, also upgraded community halls in Kampung Bukit Temensu and Tebat, allocating nearly RM1 million to serve as hubs for community activities and social engagement.",
  "summary": "KUALA PILAH: Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil stressed that the conditional pardon granted to Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve his remaining sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, is the sole prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Three vital points, and two concerns, about Najib’s conditional pardon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/three-vital-points-and-two-concerns-about-najibs-conditional-pardon",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Najib thanks King for mercy following conditional pardon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/najib-thanks-king-for-mercy-following-conditional-pardon",
        "published": "2026-09-20T04:09:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "King's prerogative on Najib's pardon must not be questioned, says Khaled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/kings-prerogative-on-najibs-pardon-must-not-be-questioned-says-khaled",
        "published": "2026-09-20T05:59:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Najib says unable to pay US$12.26m fine for house arrest pardon; assets 'not within his sole control'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/najib-says-unable-to-pay-us-12-26m-fine-for-house-arrest-pardon",
        "published": "2026-09-20T06:51:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘Whether Najib is released or not is a separate issue’: Khaled Nordin says King’s pardon prerogative should not be questioned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/whether-najib-is-released-or-not-is-a-separate-issue-khaled-nordin",
        "published": "2026-09-20T06:57:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}