The Istana Negara clarified that any convict seeking a pardon or sentence reduction must formally submit their proposal to the Pardons Board before its next meeting. The palace emphasized that such applications must follow constitutional procedures and will only be considered during the board's next meeting.
Istana Negara: Any convict seeking pardon, clemency must submit proposal before next Pardons Board meeting
“All parties are reminded to respect the Constitution and the established laws,” it said in a statement here. Najib, 71, is currently on a 12-year prison sentence for corruption after being convicted in the SRC International case. He has appealed his sentence and the Court of Appeal is set to hear it on Monday.
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