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MACC says Najib’s conditional pardon no impact on 1MDB case
MACC confirms Najib’s conditional pardon does not alter 1MDB case status.
In brief
MACC confirms Najib’s conditional pardon does not alter 1MDB case status. MACC chief says Najib’s conditional pardon has no effect on ongoing 1MDB case as each case must be handled separately. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
MACC chief says 1MDB case status unchanged
The status of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case involving Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak remains unchanged following his conditional pardon, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman.
“For our part, cases that are still pending will continue as usual. The status quo remains”
Each case handled separately per MACC
He said each case must be handled separately based on the issues and investigations involved.
“We need to understand that each case is different. They cannot be handled as if they were the same case”
Najib’s conditional pardon terms
Najib's conditional pardon allows him to serve his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, contingent upon a RM50 million fine.
“Najib's conditional pardon allows him to serve his sentence under house arrest until august 23, 2028, subject to the payment of a rm50 million fine”
Pardons Board approval
The decision was approved by the Pardons Board's meeting for the Federal Territories, as stated by the Legal Affairs Division.
“The Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) of the Prime Minister’s Department said the decision was made at the 64th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya”
Sultan consents to pardon
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has consented to grant Najib a conditional pardon.
“His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has consented to grant Najib a conditional pardon”
MACC clarifies case handling
Abd Halim said one case could not simply be equated with another, as each investigation involved different allegations and issues.
“one case could not simply be equated with another, as each investigation involved different allegations and issues”
Here's the gist
MACC chief says Najib’s conditional pardon has no effect on ongoing 1MDB case as each case must be handled separately.
