Summary
- Najib Razak’s clemency application is reportedly set for discussion this week.
- The Federal Territories Pardons Board is expected to meet on Sept 11.
- It remains unclear whether the board will make a decision.
- Najib is serving a reduced six-year sentence in the SRC International case.
KUALA LUMPUR, September 10 — The Federal Territories Pardons Board is expected to discuss former prime minister Najib Razak’s clemency application this week.
According to media reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The board is reportedly expected to meet on Sept 11, although it remains unclear whether a decision will be made.
Najib is serving a six-year prison term after his original 12-year sentence for misappropriating RM42 million belonging to SRC International was halved by the Pardons Board.
His RM210 million fine was also reduced to RM50 million. Reports also raised the possibility of house arrest, but there is no confirmation that it will be considered.
