Federal Pardon Board To Review Najib's Clemency Bid This Week

The Federal Territory Pardon Board will review former Prime Minister Najib Razak's clemency application during discussions scheduled for this week, according to sources familiar with the matter.

However, officials cautioned that while the board will examine the application, it cannot yet be confirmed whether a decision will be reached during the current round of deliberations.

Najib has been serving a 12-year prison sentence following his conviction in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) financial scandal. His legal team submitted the clemency petition seeking a royal pardon or sentence reduction.

The pardon board, which operates under the jurisdiction of the Federal Territory, is responsible for reviewing such applications and submitting recommendations to the appropriate authorities. The board's examination of Najib's case marks a significant development in his legal proceedings, though the outcome and timing of any decision remain unclear.

Previously, Najib had submitted multiple applications seeking various forms of legal relief, all of which were rejected by the courts.