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PAS demands Putrajaya explain Pardons Board's deferment of Najib's application

PAS demands Putrajaya explain Pardons Board's deferment of Najib's application

Postponement won't happen unless instruction from third party, Takiyuddin says.
LETTER | When Anwar can be pardoned, why not Najib?

LETTER | When Anwar can be pardoned, why not Najib?

Former Pekan MP has the same right under our constitutional framework.
SNAPSHOT | Anwar, Putin discuss expanding economic ties; Rosmah disappointed with Najib's pardon hearing deferment

SNAPSHOT | Anwar, Putin discuss expanding economic ties; Rosmah disappointed with Najib's pardon hearing deferment

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.
Zahid 'saddened' by Najib's pardon hearing postponement

Zahid 'saddened' by Najib's pardon hearing postponement

UPDATED 3.35PM | UMNO AGM | Umno prays Agong will make the best decision, DPM says.
Pardons Board defers consideration of Najib's application

Pardons Board defers consideration of Najib's application

UPDATED 12.44PM | Agong has consented to the matter, says PMD's Legal Affairs Division.
'Final line' for youths if Najib released, students group warns ahead of Pardons Board meet

'Final line' for youths if Najib released, students group warns ahead of Pardons Board meet

'Those who stole country's money don't deserve room for leniency.'
Hanipa warns clemency for Najib would send rule of law to its grave, deal global blow

Hanipa warns clemency for Najib would send rule of law to its grave, deal global blow

Malaysians are still suffering the economic fallout of his crimes, says the ex-deputy minister.
UMNO AGM | Zahid says unaware if more charges coming over TH; Umno 'hoping for the best' with Najib pardon

UMNO AGM | Zahid says unaware if more charges coming over TH; Umno 'hoping for the best' with Najib pardon

Highlights from the Umno AGM today.
Wee gives Harapan lesson in consistency, recalls silence over ex-Sabah minister's parole

Wee gives Harapan lesson in consistency, recalls silence over ex-Sabah minister's parole

MCA chief says pardon is a legitimate constitutional mechanism that shouldn't be set aside.
Najib pardon row exposes fresh cracks in unity govt as Umno comes out swinging

Najib pardon row exposes fresh cracks in unity govt as Umno comes out swinging

Asyraf accuses Harapan of 'belittling and questioning' Malay rulers' constitutional powers.
Moving Najib from prison to bungalow risks deepening political apathy, warns livid Muda

Moving Najib from prison to bungalow risks deepening political apathy, warns livid Muda

Zarul says unequal treatment could erode trust in democracy and national institutions.
No 'VIP out-of-jail card': Projek Sama slams Najib's push for royal pardon

No 'VIP out-of-jail card': Projek Sama slams Najib's push for royal pardon

Group demands ex-PM face remaining corruption trials before seeking early release.
Elections cannot be used as 'get out of jail free' card, says Azalina

Elections cannot be used as 'get out of jail free' card, says Azalina

UPDATED 2.09PM | Minister says only the Agong has the power to pardon prisoners.
Umno sec-gen rejects BN-Najib pardon link, accuses Harapan of pushing false narrative

Umno sec-gen rejects BN-Najib pardon link, accuses Harapan of pushing false narrative

JOHOR POLLS | Electoral outcomes have no bearing on pardon powers, says Asyraf.
No Trump pardon for Jho Low as US Independence Day fete ends

No Trump pardon for Jho Low as US Independence Day fete ends

11 people have been pardoned, but 1MDB fugitive not one of them.
Thailand's Thaksin granted full pardon, to be released

Thailand's Thaksin granted full pardon, to be released

Former premier to shed ankle monitor after royal decree takes effect.
M'sia should oppose Low's US pardon bid despite being 'non-issue', says Gobind

M'sia should oppose Low's US pardon bid despite being 'non-issue', says Gobind

'We must never allow architects of this crime to bypass doors of justice.'
No Pardons Board meeting today, says Yeoh

No Pardons Board meeting today, says Yeoh

UPDATED 7.25PM | The minister, a board member, says she is not aware of any such meeting.
Jho Low's US pardon bid 'non-issue', Putrajaya won't oppose – PM

Jho Low's US pardon bid 'non-issue', Putrajaya won't oppose – PM

Fugitive businessperson still has to face justice system in Malaysia, Anwar says.
PKR Youth leader wants party to state stand on renewed call for Najib's pardon

PKR Youth leader wants party to state stand on renewed call for Najib's pardon

FT PKR Youth chief reminds party leadership of the youth's sacrifice in fighting against 1MDB scandal.
Royal pardon neither gift nor sympathy - Pahang sultan

Royal pardon neither gift nor sympathy - Pahang sultan

Sultan Abdullah says it is a legitimate constitutional mechanism in the justice system.
COMMENT | Najib's case judge reaffirms constitutional monarchy

COMMENT | Najib's case judge reaffirms constitutional monarchy

Malay rulers' discretionary powers are bound by the Constitution.
PKR MP finds it odd judge ignored Anwar's pardon, warns of precedent

PKR MP finds it odd judge ignored Anwar's pardon, warns of precedent

'Why couldn't Najib get house arrest if Anwar's pardon withstood legal scrutiny?'
COMMENT | Unprecedented constitutional challenge

COMMENT | Unprecedented constitutional challenge

The heart of the matter lies with whether a pardon automatically erases conviction.