Projek Sama has called on jailed former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak and his family to stop seeking a royal pardon before all of his criminal trials are concluded.

In a statement, the civil society organisation raised the alarm over recent remarks by Najib’s son, Nazifuddin, who said a strong BN victory in the Johor state election would signal continued public support for Najib and boost hopes for a royal pardon.

According to Projek Sama, while some Umno leaders...