Malaysia ruling coalition backs full graft sentences
By The BriefBrief
Malaysia’s ruling coalition said people convicted in high-profile graft cases should serve their sentences in full. The comments came as media reported jailed former premier Najib Razak has made another bid for a royal pardon, with a pardons board chaired by King Sultan Ibrahim due to meet Friday.
WHO:Malaysia’s ruling coalition
WHAT:Said convicted people in high-profile graft cases should serve their sentences in full amid reports of Najib Razak’s clemency bid.
WHEN:Sep 9, 2026
WHERE:Malaysia
WHY:The coalition’s position was stated amid media reports that Najib Razak had made another bid for a royal pardon.
