# 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.
- Title: Najib’s Pardon Bid Faces Delay as Board Meets at Istana Negara
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/18/ft-pardons-board-convenes-at-istana-negara-amid-talk-of-najibs-petition/235582
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-09-18T08:55:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: najib razak, ft pardons board, istana negara, malaysia, kuala lumpur, src international, high court, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Najib’s reduced sentence remains in prison after court dismissed his house arrest request.