{
  "id": 8668229,
  "title": "Anwar: Najib's pardon within his rights, other cases to proceed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/anwar-najibs-pardon-within-his-rights-other-cases-to-proceed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T11:05:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1537034/anwar-najibs-pardon-within-his-rights-other-cases-proceed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stated that Datuk Seri Najib Razak's conditional pardon does not affect other ongoing legal proceedings against him. According to Anwar, every prisoner has the right to submit a pardon petition, and the decision ultimately rests with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. He mentioned that cases still before the courts, including the 1MDB case and civil cases, will continue.\n\nNajib's lawyers have confirmed that a significant part of his assets, bank accounts, and properties remain subject to freezing orders and government enforcement proceedings. As a result, Najib does not have sole control over their disposal. His legal team is studying the terms of the pardon and their practical implications. Until a fine of RM50 million is paid to the court, Najib will remain in Kajang Prison.\n\nThe Malaysian Prisons Department has stated that it is ready to implement any official instructions regarding Najib's conditional pardon. The department will follow the provisions of the law, prison regulations, and rules and procedures currently in force. It has urged all parties to refer to official sources and refrain from speculation regarding the implementation of the decision.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar: Najib has right to seek pardon, but wider impact must be considered",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/anwar-najib-has-right-to-seek-pardon-but-wider-impact-must-be",
        "published": "2026-09-20T12:17:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pengampunan Najib: Anwar nafi buka jalan, tegas setiap banduan berhak rayu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/pengampunan-najib-anwar-nafi-buka-jalan-tegas-setiap-banduan-berhak",
        "published": "2026-09-20T12:42:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}