# Anwar: Najib's pardon right but wider impact must be considered

> Prime Minister Anwar defends Najib's pardon right while warning of public confidence risks.
- Title: Anwar: Najib's pardon right but wider impact must be…
- Summary: Prime Minister Anwar defends Najib's pardon right while warning of public confidence risks. Malaysian PM Anwar says Najib has right to seek pardon but must…
- Keywords: anwar ibrahim, najib razak, pardons board, yang di pertuan agong, src international, house arrest, rm50m fine, public confidence, international perceptions, conditional pardon, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/20/anwar-najib-has-right-to-seek-pardon-but-wider-impact-must-be-considered/235910
- Author: Arif Zikri
- Published: 2026-09-20T20:17:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: anwar ibrahim, najib razak, pardons board, yang di pertuan agong, src international, house arrest, rm50m fine, public confidence, international perceptions, conditional pardon, news, world
## Anwar defends Najib's pardon right
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's right to seek a pardon.

> She should not wait any longer
## Najib granted conditional pardon
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim granted Najib a conditional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his SRC International sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028.
## RM50m fine condition
Najib must pay a RM50 million fine and other conditions to maintain house arrest.
## Anwar rejects pardon facilitation claims
Anwar refuted allegations that he facilitated Najib's conditional pardon, stating every prisoner holds the right to appeal.

> When people say that I was the one who paved the way [for that pardon], that is not true
## Pardons board authority
The power to grant pardons rests with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, guided by the prime minister and attorney general.
## Public confidence concerns
Anwar warned that Najib's legal issues and potential impact on public confidence and international perceptions must be seriously considered.

> I continue to remind [the board] about the ongoing cases
## Key takeaway

Malaysian PM Anwar says Najib has right to seek pardon but must consider public confidence and international perceptions.