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PM Anwar reaffirms anti-corruption commitment despite Najib clemency
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized the government's steadfast commitment to fighting corruption following the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's decision on former premier Najib Razak's case. The government said it respects both the Federal Constitution and the king's ruling.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's anti-corruption principles remain unwavering despite recent developments in the case involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Anwar said the government is committed to upholding the spirit of the Federal Constitution and respects the decision made by Sultan Ibrahim, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, regarding the matter.
The Prime Minister's statement underscores the government's position that it continues to prioritize the fight against corruption as a core policy objective, even as it acknowledges constitutional processes and the authority of the monarchy.
The remarks come as Malaysia navigates the balance between institutional governance structures and its ongoing anti-corruption agenda, which has been a central focus of the current administration's platform.