Malaysia coalition says graft convicts should serve full terms
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 that 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 (Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition Pakatan Harapan)
WHAT:Said graft convicts should serve their sentences in full amid reports of Najib Razak’s clemency bid.
WHEN:Sep 9, 2026
WHERE:Malaysia
WHY:The coalition made the statement in response to reports that Najib Razak had made another bid for a royal pardon.
