PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government hopes the public will respect the legal process and refrain from disputing or debating the royal addendum regarding former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s pardon. In a media briefing today, Fahmi expressed his hope that the public will …
Read More »Pahang Sultan wants end to debate over royal addendum on Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Pahang Ruler Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has urged all parties to cease debating a royal addendum regarding ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s parson, saying the matter is under legal review and should be respected. Speaking at the Himpunan Pahang Bermunajat Raja Berdaulat …
Read More »AG Dusuki zips lips on royal addendum after appellate court ruling on Najib’s bid
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — Attorney-General Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar today refused to comment about the purported royal addendum that could allow convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his six-year jail sentence outside of Kajang Prison. Mohd Dusuki kept a tight lip when approached …
Read More »Najib’s lawyer to focus on royal addendum case, says fresh pardon filing could jeopardise current appeal
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, said his team has not been instructed to file a fresh pardon application. Instead, the team will focus on pursuing Najib’s case in court regarding the alleged royal addendum before considering any …
Read More »As Umno calls for reprieve, Rosmah says has no hand in Najib’s royal pardon request
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said today that she is not involved with Umno’s request for a royal pardon for his convicted husband Datuk Seri Najib Razak. In a rare public appearance, the wife of the former prime minister expressed her gratitude towards Umno members after …
Read More »Najib’s royal pardon will be reviewed without prejudice, says PM Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, May 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said they will review Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s royal pardon without any prejudice. The Pakatan Harapan chairman said every convicted person has the right to appeal for a pardon. “When the time comes, we will review it with a …
Read More »Pardons Board will discuss Najib’s royal pardon appeal at appropriate time, says secretary
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The Federal Territories Pardons Board has yet to discuss imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application for a royal pardon over his conviction and 12-year jail sentence involving SRC International Sdn Bhd’s RM42 million. The board’s secretary Datuk Seri Dzaimee Daud said they …
Read More »Answered: 10 questions on how royal pardons work in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is probably the most high-profile prisoner known to be seeking a royal pardon in his criminal case currently, as he hopes for an early release from a 12-year jail term. How does the pardon process work in Malaysia? …
Read More »Report: Bersih’s petition to block Najib’s royal pardon bid chalks up 121,000 signatures vs supporting side’s 31,000
A general view of Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur August 19, 2021. — Picture by Firdaus Latif By Shahrin Aizat Noorshahrizam Wednesday, 07 Sep 2022 10:11 AM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) has amassed approximately 121,000 signatures for its petition requesting …
Read More »Report: Perak Umno to start ‘free Najib’ royal petition soon
Jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak waves to his supporters as he leaves the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur August 25, 2022. — Picture by Firdaus Latif By Shahrin Aizat Noorshahrizam Sunday, 28 Aug 2022 7:18 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Perak Umno chairman …
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