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Malaysia cabinet discusses Najib pardon bid, but won't announce outcome - Minister

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide

A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025