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Najib’s Pardon Bid Faces Delay as Board Meets at Istana Negara
Malaysia’s pardon board reconvenes to address Najib’s petition after court rejects his house arrest bid.
In brief
Malaysia’s pardon board reconvenes to address Najib’s petition after court rejects his house arrest bid. Najib’s reduced sentence remains in prison after court dismissed his house arrest request. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Pardon Board Meets
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar attended a Pardons Board meeting at Istana Negara, fueling speculation about ex-Prime Minister Najib’s pardon application.
Najib’s Sentence Status
Najib, 72, was convicted of misappropriating RM42 million from SRC International and sentenced to 12 years in prison, with a RM210 million fine.
Sentence Reduced
In 2024, the FT Pardons Board halved his prison term to six years and reduced the fine to RM50 million.
House Arrest Bid Rejected
Najib and his lawyers sought house arrest but the High Court dismissed their application in December 2025, which he later withdrew his appeal against.
Pardon Application Deferral
The Pardons Board deferral of Najib’s application during the previous meeting on September 11 led to speculation about the current meeting’s purpose.
Viral Document Clarified
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh denied endorsing a viral document claiming Najib’s house arrest, stating her signature did not appear on the paper.
The essence
Najib’s reduced sentence remains in prison after court dismissed his house arrest request.
