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Yeoh defends candid stance on Najib pardon decision
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has reaffirmed her public comments regarding the royal pardon granted to former prime minister Najib Razak, stating her remarks reflected her honest personal views.
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PUTRAJAYA — Hannah Yeoh, who holds the portfolio of Minister in the Prime Minister's Department overseeing Federal Territories, said her previous statements on the pardon extended to Najib Razak represented her genuine perspective on the matter.
The minister's remarks come amid ongoing public discourse surrounding the decision to grant the former premier a royal pardon. Yeoh has maintained that she expressed her views transparently and in accordance with her personal convictions.
Her comments underscore the continued debate within political circles and among the Malaysian public regarding the pardon and its implications. As a senior government official, Yeoh's statements have drawn attention given her prominent role in the administration.
The pardon, granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, resulted in a reduction of Najib's prison sentence related to his 1MDB-linked conviction. The decision has remained a subject of significant public and political discussion since its announcement.