Najib Razak's pardon application deferred by Federal Territories Pardons Board
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Najib Razak, Federal Territories Pardons Board
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
September 11, 2026
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The Federal Territories Pardons Board deferred Najib Razak's pardon application. Najib is currently serving a jail term for 1MDB-related corruption charges. The decision was made following a meeting presided over by Sultan Ibrahim. Najib is scheduled to complete his current sentence in 2028.
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