Malaysia cabinet discusses Najib pardon bid, but won't announce outcome - Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak requested a royal pardon shortly after beginning his sentence in 2022 and after exhausting all other appeals.
Wed Jan 31 2024
How foreign media could obtain details on Najib's royal pardon petition? - Lawyer
According to Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, the sitting on every Pardons Board is conducted at a high level of secrecy.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Malaysia set to decide on royal pardon for jailed former PM Najib - media
The Pardons Board is set to meet third week of January and likely to decide Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application for a royal pardon.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request
If a royal pardon is not granted, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will have to wait two years to submit another request.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Anwar objects to Kedah MBs application challenging legality of his royal pardon
According to PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Muhammad Sanusi's application concerning the royal pardon, was beyond court's jurisdiction.
Fri Jun 09 2023
Najib's pardon bid not discussed in Pardons Board meeting on April 28 - Secretary
Khairul Dzaimee said the application will be discussed at the appropriate time, according to applicable legislation and regulations.
Mon May 01 2023
Pak Jamil, the longest serving life prisoner who received a royal pardon
Jamil Arshad received a royal pardon from the Sultan of Johor and was finally returned to his hometown in Indonesia.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Najib's pardon rests at King's discretion - Azalina
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's royal pardon petition does not involve any legal aspect but rests entirely at the discretion of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Wed Apr 12 2023
Najib's petition for pardon never discussed by Cabinet - Loke
Anthony Loke said anyone can seek a royal pardon, but whether it is granted or not, that is for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to decide.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction
Najib can no longer challenge the conviction in court, but he has applied for a royal pardon.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Lawyer fails to get leave to challenge Anwar's pardon
Tengku Maimun dismissed Mohd Khairul's applications to get leave to appeal after finding that the matter was now academic.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Malaysia's Mahathir fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls
Mahathir warned that UMNO would rush to get Najib released from prison through a royal pardon as well as drop dozens of other charges.
Tue Oct 11 2022
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib seeks royal pardon
The petition is expected to be reviewed by a pardons board headed by the king, which could also consider advice from the the prime minister.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon
Mahathir said delays in various trials related to the multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal of 1MDB would result in justice being denied.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Najib can apply for royal pardon; needs to serve jail time first - Lawyers
Former prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, can apply for a royal pardon, but must serve jail terms for a certain period of time first, said legal practitioners.
Wed Aug 24 2022
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024