Conditional pardon for Najib Razak does not alter pending 1MDB trial status
Despite receiving a conditional pardon, former prime minister Najib Razak's 1MDB case remains unchanged, MACC chief says.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's chief, Abd Halim Aman, clarified that the conditional pardon granted to Najib Razak will not affect the ongoing 1MDB prosecution or its appeal. Each case will continue to be handled on its own merits, according to the issues and investigations involved. One outlet legal position therefore stays the same.
Why it matters
The ruling shows that a pardon does not automatically halt high-profile corruption prosecutions.
How this story developed
- Sep 18 Anwar says Najib's house-arrest pardon won’t soften anti-corruption stance
- Sep 18 The king authorized a change to Najib's imprisonment terms.
- Sep 18 Sultan Ibrahim granted a conditional pardon that places Najib under house arrest for the remainder of his term.
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