In less than 24 hours, an online petition requesting Malaysia’s king to reject giving convicted former premier Najib Abdul Razak a royal pardon has gained more than eighty thousand signatures on Change.org. The petition was set up by The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) yesterday.
As of 12pm today, the petition has gained 82,224 signatures.
The 69-year-old became the first ever Malaysian prime minister to be convicted and jailed on Tuesday. He is currently serving time in Kajang Prison after the Federal Court dismissed his final appeal over his sentence and conviction in the SRC International case, which involved the embezzlement of RM42 million.
“Najib Razak has just been found guilty by the country’s highest court but some parties are already thinking of applying for a royal pardon from DYMM YDP Agong. We cannot let this happen. Sign this petition to submit to YDP Agong,” Bersih said in its petition.
According to lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla, the Pekan member of parliament can seek a royal pardon if he wishes but he must serve some time in prison.
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As of 12pm today, the petition has gained 82,224 signatures.
The 69-year-old became the first ever Malaysian prime minister to be convicted and jailed on Tuesday. He is currently serving time in Kajang Prison after the Federal Court dismissed his final appeal over his sentence and conviction in the SRC International case, which involved the embezzlement of RM42 million.
“Najib Razak has just been found guilty by the country’s highest court but some parties are already thinking of applying for a royal pardon from DYMM YDP Agong. We cannot let this happen. Sign this petition to submit to YDP Agong,” Bersih said in its petition.
According to lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla, the Pekan member of parliament can seek a royal pardon if he wishes but he must serve some time in prison.
More at https://shrtcô.de/o91Z