Anwar: Najib case does not change govt’s stance on corruption, those who plunder nation’s wealth must answer for it
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the government remains committed to anti-corruption efforts despite the conditional pardon granted to former PM Najib Razak. He emphasized that individuals involved in financial scandals like 1MDB and Felda must still be held accountable.
Why it matters
This clarifies the government's stance on judicial independence and corruption, balancing constitutional respect with a firm anti-graft policy.
BANGI, Sept 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government abides by the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the decision of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong regarding the case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Anwar said, however, that this does not prevent him from providing views and advice based on jurisprudence, the law, and the nation’s interests.
He said that the government’s stance is clear that the country cannot tolerate corruption or the act of taking national wealth for personal gain.
“When we discuss the controversy surrounding Najib’s case, I abide by the spirit of the Constitution (Federal Constitution), but it does not prevent, for example, a prime minister from giving views and advice based on jurisprudence and the law.
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