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<h2>Datuk Seri Najib Razak&#8217;s lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, has claimed that the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong wanted to grant his client a full royal pardon on 29 January</h2>
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<p>During a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex yesterday, 7 February, Shafee claimed that, while Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri&#8217;ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah wanted to grant Najib a full pardon, the then-king opted to conduct a vote among the Pardons Board members to decide on the matter instead﻿, reported <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/695613">Malaysiakini</a>. </p>
<p>&#8220;He passed four empty vote papers to the four non-permanent members [of the Pardons Board to indicate their stance on whether to grant a full pardon],&#8221; he said. </p>
<p>Shafee added that he was unaware of the outcome of the vote, but emphasised that it resulted in Najib having his sentence reduced instead of receiving a full pardon.</p>
<p>Shafee then asserted that, &#8220;[A royal] pardon is the sole prerogative of Yang di-Pertuan Agong. He can listen to the advice of the [Pardons Board members] but he shouldn&#8217;t [have held] the vote and [should have] decided on his own [instead].&#8221;</p>
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<h2>It was mentioned in the letter that the Pardons Board had reviewed Najib&#8217;s case and advised the then-King that Najib should serve out the remainder of his jail term instead of being granted a full pardon</h2>
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<p><p>During the press conference, Shafee had read out a letter bearing the seal of the former king that showed the Pardons Board&#8217;s recommendation.</p>
<p>&#8220;The announcement [in the letter] is made by someone called YB Dr Zaliha Mustafa [the de facto Federal Territories Minister],&#8221; <a href="https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/695613">Malaysiakini </a>quoted him as saying.</p>
<p>According to Shafee, the letter reads as such:</p>
<p>&#8216;The Pardons Board, following Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, had on 29 January considered the convict&#8217;s sentence and advised the Yang di-Pertuan Agong that he should serve out the rest of his sentence. It is reasonable in His Majesty [the King’s] view, that mercy should be shown to Najib.&#8217;</p>
<p>Consequently, Shafee said the former king used his authority under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution and other powers to decree that Najib&#8217;s jail sentence be halved.</p>
<p>Al-Sultan Abdullah also decreed that Najib&#8217;s fine be reduced to RM50 million, with the stipulation that failure to pay the fine would result in an additional year added to his prison sentence.﻿</p>
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<h2>The lawyer also said his client would be submitting a new application to request for a full royal pardon again soon</h2>
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<p><p>&#8220;It is unclear if the process of the Pardons Board and the decisions made to it are regular or otherwise,&#8221; he said, claiming that the Pardons Board did not act in accordance with the Federal Constitution.</p>
<p>&#8220;The law clearly states that the royal prerogative of mercy is the sole discretion of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. It is unfettered and non-challengeable in any court,&#8221; the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2024/02/1010719/updated-najib-submit-new-application-royal-pardon">New Straits Times</a> quoted him as saying.</p>
<p>&#8220;However, many members of the public are somewhat concerned due to the inconsistencies. My client is most baffled. As a result of these unsatisfactory features, we are looking at another application for a full royal pardon,&#8221; he added.</p>
<p>Shafee also said that his team would decide when to submit the application, emphasising that they would have sufficient grounds, including some new ones.</p>
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Shafee Claims The Former King Wanted To Give Najib A Full Pardon

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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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<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>
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Anwar: Pardons Board Reduced Najib's Sentence Because Of His Contributions To The Nation

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<h2>Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has defended the Pardons Board&#8217;s decision to [reduce his sentence] (https://says.com/my/news/its-confirmed-najib-got-a-50-discount-on-his-sentence) and has challenged anyone who questions it to an open debate</h2>
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<p>According to a <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/najibrazak/posts/964394348384837">statement</a>&nbsp;on Najib&#8217;s official Facebook page yesterday, 4 February, members of parliament (MPs), such as Bukit Gelugor MP  Ramkarpal Singh, were accused of having a lack of understanding regarding Najib&#8217;s RM42 million SRC International trial.</p>
<p>This statement was released in response to <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/ramkarpal/posts/936376827858404">Ramkarpal&#8217;s Facebook post</a> on 3 February, where the MP urged the Pardons Board to disclose the reasons for commuting Najib&#8217;s sentence, emphasising that Najib committed the offences during his tenure as the head of the government &#8220;with utter disregard for the consequences of his actions to the nation and its people&#8221;.</p>
<p>Najib&#8217;s Facebook page said Ramkarpal had neglected to address the &#8220;numerous irregularities&#8221; in the case and brought up the only dissenting judge&#8217;s quote in last year&#8217;s Federal Court&#8217;s dismissal of Najib&#8217;s application to review his sentence that &#8220;a great injustice has fallen on Najib Razak and the correct decision is to acquit and release him&#8221;. </p>
<p>Ramkarpal was then challenged to a televised open debate on the subject. As the case has come to an end, there is no longer any danger of contempt of court to discuss it publicly.<br />﻿<br />&#8220;We invite Ramkarpal Singh to a televised open debate with a representative from our side on the subject of whether or not Najib deserves a pardon for the SRC case,&#8221; read the Facebook post.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Should Ramkarpal Singh decline, other recent haters such as Tony Pua and Hanipa Maidin can take his place,&#8221; read Najib&#8217;s Facebook post.</p>
<p>Senior DAP leader and former Damansara MP Tony Pua had openly criticised the commutation of Najib&#8217;s sentence from 12 years to six when it was announced on Friday, 2 February.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, former Sepang MP Mohamed Hanipa Maidin published an article on <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.malaysiakini.com/columns/695166" title="Link: https://www.malaysiakini.com/columns/695166">Malaysiakini</a>, calling the Pardons Board&#8217;s decision to reduce Najib&#8217;s sentence as &#8220;perplexing&#8221; and &#8220;mind-blogging&#8221;.﻿</p>
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<p>In a <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/ramkarpal/posts/937439031085517">statement</a> posted today, 5 February, the MP said that even though his sentence was commuted, the Pardons Board had maintained Najib&#8217;s conviction.</p>
<p>&#8220;It is pointless engaging with Najib on this issue as it is elementary that the majority judgment of the said application prevails. Even the Pardons Board maintained his conviction.</p>
<p>&#8220;As such, any debate, whether with me or anyone else, would not change the fact that Najib remains a convict and that his conviction is safe,&#8221; wrote Ramkarpal.</p>
<p>&#8220;It is obvious that Najib wishes to use me to remain relevant by challenging me to this debate. I will not allow myself to be used by this cheap publicity stunt of his,&#8221; he added.</p>
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<p>In a <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/TonyPua72/posts/928713118616803">Facebook status</a> yesterday, 4 February, Pua said he will be investigated for sedition over his &#8220;I beg your pardon?&#8221; <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/TonyPua72/posts/927428608745254">Facebook post</a> published last Friday, 2 February.</p>
<p>This post coincided with the Federal Territories <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://says.com/my/news/its-confirmed-najib-got-a-50-discount-on-his-sentence">Pardons Board&#8217;s confirmation</a> that Datuk Seri Najib Razak&#8217;s jail sentence had been reduced from 12 years to six.</p>
<p>&#8220;Ah. No escape after all.</p>
<p>&#8220;The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) himself acted very fast, very efficient, working overtime on a Sunday, paying personal attention to the reports, presumably filed by UMNO boys.</p>
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<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ll be giving my statement to the police at Bukit Aman at 1pm tomorrow (5 February).</p>
<p>&#8220;Wish me luck!&#8221; wrote Pua, who has always been critical of the 1MDB scandal from as early as 2010.</p>
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<p>The statements that will be investigated are:<br />– &#8220;Trust me, it&#8217;s not a scam&#8221;<br />– &#8220;Oh, wow, after all these years, Najib/UMNO cybertroopers still love me&#8221;<br />– &#8220;Can someone send me to jail for one year and in exchange, pay me RM50 million?&#8221;<br />– &#8220;Pretty please?&#8221;<br />– &#8220;King Klep pardoned!!&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Such statements are seditious in nature as they incite the public to harbour resentment and disrespect towards the royal institution, pertaining to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong&#8217;s absolute powers in exercising his authority under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution,&#8221; <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/pdrmsiaofficial/posts/785053550321534">said</a>&nbsp;Razarudin.</p>
<p>He added that Pua will be probed under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.</p>
<p>Razarudin&#8217;s statement comes after UMNO Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh announced that the youth wing would file police reports nationwide against Pua, citing alleged disrespectful remarks against the royal institution, reported <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/02/04/tony-pua-facing-sedition-probe-over-fb-posts-says-igp/">FMT</a>.</p>
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"I Beg Your Pardon?" — Tony Pua's FB Status Probed By PDRM For Allegedly Insulting Royalty

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<p>His fine has also been reduced <b>from RM210 million to RM50 million.</b></p>
<p>&#8220;However, if the fine is not paid, a year will be added to the jail time for Najib, with the release date being 23 August 2029,&#8221; said the board today, 2 February.</p>
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<h2>Earlier this week, a news portal claimed that Najib was granted a full pardon. However, the report was later retracted:</h2>
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<h2>Singaporean news portal CNA later cited anonymous sources that Najib had his jail sentence halved:</h2>
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<h2>On 28 July 2020, the Kuala Lumpur High Court sentenced Najib to 12 years in jail and fined him RM210 million for corruption:</h2>
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<h2>Here&#8217;s a refresher on the 1MDB scandal:</h2>
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<h2>Datuk Seri Najib Razak&#8217;s jail sentence for corruption has reportedly been halved to six years by the Pardons Board, reported CNA</h2>
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<p><b>SAYS cannot verify the claim independently as the Pardons Board has not released any official statement yet.</b></p>
<p>If true, the partial royal pardon comes after Najib has served less than two years of the original 12-year sentence for his role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case.</p>
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<h2>The reduction means Najib will complete his sentence in August 2028</h2>
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<h2>The CNA report today comes after a Utusan Malaysia report yesterday, claiming that Najib was granted a full pardon.</p>
<p>However, the portal later retracted the report:</h2>
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CNA Claims Najib's Jail Term Has Been Reduced To 6 Years

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<h2>The Pardons Board held a meeting at the Istana Negara yesterday, 29 January, regarding Datuk Seri Najib Razak&#8217;s pardon application</h2>
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<p>However, she did not reveal any details about the meeting.</p>
<p>&#8220;Wait for an official statement by [the] Pardons Board,&#8221; she was quoted as saying today.</p>
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<h2>The meeting is likely to be Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri&#8217;ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah&#8217;s last official engagement before stepping down from the throne tomorrow, 31 January</h2>
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<p>An <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.utusan.com.my/berita/2024/01/najib-dapat-pengampunan/">unverified report </a>from Utusan Malaysia earlier claimed that the Pardons Board has approved Najib&#8217;s application. The former prime minister is serving a 12-year sentence for corruption.</p>
<p>The Utusan report, however, has since been retracted.</p>
<p>&#8220;Utusan Malaysia has retracted the news about Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak&#8217;s pardon as the facts were not verified. We apologise to readers,&#8221; <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.utusan.com.my/berita/202/01/utusan-tarik-balik-berita-pengampunan-najib/" title="Link: https://www.utusan.com.my/berita/202/01/utusan-tarik-balik-berita-pengampunan-najib/">read a note</a> on the newspaper&#8217;s website, where the story was published.﻿</p>
<p><b>SAYS is unable to independently verify the claim that Najib has been pardoned.</b></p>
<p>There has also been no official statement from the Pardons Board yet.</p>
<p>He was found guilty of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering involving RM42 million that had been siphoned from SRC International, a former 1MBD subsidiary. He was also fined RM210 million.</p>
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<h2>Regardless of the pardon status, Najib is still facing trial for other 1MDB-related charges. Read about them here:</h2>
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