DAP pushes for disclosure of Najib pardon conditions

The Democratic Action Party has escalated calls for transparency regarding the conditions attached to former Prime Minister Najib Razak's royal pardon, urging the government to declassify relevant documentation. DAP Secretary-General Loke Siew Fook said the party has conveyed its request to the Prime Minister's office, seeking disclosure of the minutes and details surrounding the pardon decision. However, Loke acknowledged that any move to make such records public would require approval from the Attorney-General, whose office typically oversees classification matters. The push for transparency reflects broader concerns among opposition lawmakers about the circumstances and conditions of Najib's pardon, granted in 2023 by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. While the pardon reduced Najib's prison sentence, details about specific conditions imposed remain largely undisclosed, fueling public debate about judicial and executive accountability. The DAP's request underscores ongoing tensions between transparency advocates and government authorities regarding access to sensitive state records.