# Malaysia's Pardons Board Ends Meeting Without Statement

> Malaysia's Federal Territories Pardons Board wraps up meeting at Istana Negara without official statement, fueling speculation over Najib Razak's royal pardon petition.
- Title: Malaysia's Pardons Board Ends Meeting Without Statement
- Summary: Malaysia's Federal Territories Pardons Board wraps up meeting at Istana Negara without official statement, fueling speculation over Najib Razak's royal…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/18/officials-depart-as-ft-pardons-board-meeting-concludes-at-istana-negara/235603
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-09-18T10:14:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: federal territories pardons board, istana negara, najib razak, royal pardon, malaysia, kuala lumpur, src international, misappropriation, news, world
## Pardons Board Meeting Ends
Malaysia's Federal Territories Pardons Board concluded meeting at Istana Negara without releasing an official statement.
## Najib's Pardon Case Held
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak's royal pardon petition was deferred during the board's previous meeting on September 11.
## Najib's Reduced Sentence
Najib Razak serves a six-year reduced sentence after misappropriating RM42 million from SRC International.
## House Arrest Controversy
Najib and his legal team claimed an alleged royal addendum would allow house arrest, but the High Court dismissed the judicial review.
## Minister Dismisses Rumors
Minister Hannah Yeoh denied endorsing Najib's house arrest plan, stating her signature did not appear on a viral document.
## Board Meeting Details
The board met at Istana Negara on September 18, with Attorney-General Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar present.
## Key takeaway

No official statement from the Pardons Board after meeting at Istana Negara raises questions about former PM Najib Razak's potential royal pardon.