PM: Decision to defer Najib’s pardon petition based on law, not personal prejudice
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the decision to defer former PM Najib Razak's pardon petition was based on legal principles and constitutional duty. He emphasized that his input was guided by the Attorney-General rather than personal prejudice.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of political power, judicial independence, and the rule of law in Malaysian governance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — The decision to defer former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s petition for a royal pardon was guided strictly by the Federal Constitution, the rule of law, and official legal advice, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Anwar stressed that his participation in the Pardons Board proceedings was bounded by statute and formal guidance provided by the Attorney-General, The Edge reported.
“A prime minister, whoever he is, must have a voice and give his views based on the law, on advice from the Attorney General and on the rules. That is what I did.
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