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Najib Razak Seeks Royal Pardon After Prison Sentence

12/21/2025

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Najib Razak, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, has served three years in prison for misappropriating RM42 million from SRC International.
The Federal Territories Pardons Board deliberates on a royal pardon for Najib Razak.
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi described himself as a "true friend" of Najib Razak and said he would advocate for him.
The King has the authority to grant pardons based on the Pardons Board's advice.

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Najib Razak, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, has served three years in prison for misappropriating RM42 million from SRC International.
The Federal Territories Pardons Board deliberates on a royal pardon for Najib Razak.
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi described himself as a "true friend" of Najib Razak and said he would advocate for him.
The King has the authority to grant pardons based on the Pardons Board's advice.