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<h2>Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Federal Territories Pardons Board reduced Datuk Seri Najib Razak&#8217;s sentence after considering his contributions to the nation</h2>
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<p>Speaking at the Prime Minister&#8217;s Assembly today, 5 February, Anwar said multiple factors were taken into account during the <a href="https://says.com/my/news/its-confirmed-najib-got-a-50-discount-on-his-sentence">Pardons Board meeting</a>, including Najib&#8217;s role, life journey, contributions to his family, prison life, services, and contributions to the community, reported the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/1009873/pardons-boards-decision-reduce-najibs-sentence-influenced-his">New Straits Times</a>.</p>
<p>The discussion also covered details of the judicial process, the nature of the case, and the imposed punishment.</p>
<p>&#8220;The appeal process to the Pardons Board considers a holistic view of the individual&#8217;s life and contributions.</p>
<p>&#8220;Information is thoroughly presented before each board member provides their perspective, ultimately leading to the decision by the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://says.com/my/news/i-beg-your-pardon-tony-pua-s-fb-status-probed-allegedly-insulting-royalty">Yang di-Pertuan Agong</a>,&#8221; he said.</p>
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<p class="img-caption">Anwar was joined by Deputy Prime Ministers Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof when he made the statement today.</p>
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<h2>Anwar emphasised that, as the prime minister, it is his responsibility to ensure that every appeal application is thoroughly considered by the Pardons Board</h2>
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<p><p>&#8220;Some argued that there must be a three-year gap (after sentencing to apply for a pardon), which is inaccurate. Anyone undergoing the process for the first time is eligible to submit an appeal.</p>
<p>&#8220;In the context of this case, when appeals are officially announced, I, as the prime minister, take measures to ensure their proper consideration.</p>
<p>&#8220;I acknowledge the weight of this responsibility. Upon receiving any appeal, I promptly request the Pardons Board to convene and deliberate on the matter,&#8221; he explained.</p>
<p>Anwar mentioned that he participated in the Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting ﻿on 9 December, given his responsibility for Federal Territories-related matters at that time.</p>
<p>After a cabinet reshuffle, Dr Zaliha Mustafa took over the Federal Territories portfolio, representing Anwar in subsequent board meetings. Despite limited attendance, Anwar stayed actively involved in the review process.</p>
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<h2>Najib was confirmed to have received a partial pardon last Friday, 2 February:</h2>
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Anwar: Pardons Board Reduced Najib's Sentence Because Of His Contributions To The Nation

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<h2>On Wednesday, 3 January, the Shah Alam High Court reduced the sentence of a former judge from six months to one day of jail for the crime of receiving RM5,000 without consideration</h2>
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<p>According to the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2024/01/996812/high-court-sentenced-ex-judge-day-jail-corruption">New Straits Times,</a>&nbsp;Judge Hasbullah Adam dismissed 50-year-old Azmil Muntapha Abas&#8217; appeal to challenge&nbsp;Session Court&#8217;s conviction in October 2022 against him, as he found no meritorious reason to do so.</p>
<p>&#8220;I found that the conviction is sound and decided that the appeal against the conviction is dismissed.</p>
<p>&#8220;However, the court allowed the appeal against the sentence by setting aside the lower court&#8217;s sentence and replacing it with <b>a one-day imprisonment</b> and <b>a fine of RM12,000</b>,&#8221; Hasbullah said.</p>
<p>He explained that Azmil was found guilty under Section 165 of the Penal Code for accepting any valuable items without consideration, which is punishable by up to two years in jail or a fine, or both. However, he noted that the provision does not mandate imprisonment.</p>
<p>&#8220;This is different from Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, which stipulates a maximum imprisonment of 20 years and a fine five times the value of the gratification,&#8221; Hasbullah added.</p>
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<h2>In October 2022, Session Court judge Rasyihah Ghazali originally sentenced Azmil to six months in jail and fined him RM25,000</h2>
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<p>In his judgement, Rasyihah said Azmil&#8217;s defence failed to raise a reasonable doubt against the prosecution&#8217;s case.</p>
<p>Azmil was found guilty, in his capacity as the Kuala Kubu Bharu Session Court judge, of obtaining RM5,000 from a person whom he knew had a connection with his official function involving court proceedings for six accused in criminal cases.</p>
<p>The six accused were charged under Section 9 of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.</p>
<p>Azmil was granted a stay of execution pending an appeal at the High Court, with the bail amount increased from RM6,000 to RM12,000.</p>
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High Court Reduces Ex-Judge's 6 Month Jail Sentence To 1 Day For Pocketing RM5,000