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Federal Territories Pardons Board meets as Najib clemency petition circulates
The Federal Territories Pardons Board convened at Istana Negara on Monday amid speculation over a possible clemency petition from former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuk were among officials present at the meeting.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The Federal Territories Pardons Board held meetings at the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Monday, as whispers circulated regarding a potential pardon application from the former Premier.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh and Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuk attended the session, which examined cases falling within the purview of the board responsible for considering clemency matters in the federal territories.
While the board's agenda was not immediately disclosed, observers noted the timing coincided with renewed speculation about whether a formal petition for presidential pardon had been submitted on behalf of the high-profile former leader.
The Pardons Board regularly reviews applications for clemency, sentence commutation, and related matters. Such proceedings are typically conducted with strict confidentiality, and the board does not publicly comment on individual cases under review.
No official statement was issued following the meeting regarding the outcome of proceedings or the nature of cases discussed.