KUALA LUMPUR – The government and Umno are consistent in not interfering in court matters involving any individual in the country – this includes issues related to the royal pardon for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak raised by certain parties.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said a pardon for someone who has been convicted in court is totally up to judicial review and the Pardons Board.
“The pardon for Najib is not up to the government or Umno (to decide)... it depends on judicial review and the decision of the Pardons Board chaired by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong,” he told reporters after officiating the opening of the Angkasapuri Media City here today.
Ismail Sabri, who is Umno vice-president, said this in response to a political analyst’s viral tweet claiming that Najib would be given full pardon if Barisan Nasional (BN) succeeded in forming the new government after the 15th general election (GE15). – Bernama, October 26, 2022
