Malaysia Halves Sentence of Najib Razak, Fallen Ex-Prime Minister
His release has been set for August 2028 and his fine reduced to a quarter of its original amount, a move that has drawn criticism from observers and citizens.
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His release has been set for August 2028 and his fine reduced to a quarter of its original amount, a move that has drawn criticism from observers and citizens.
Malaysia’s Pardons Board said Friday it has reduced ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s 12-year jail sentence by half and sharply cut a fine, less than two years into his sentence from a corruption case linked to the theft of billions of dollars from state coffers.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s jail time was confirmed to be reduced to half, expediting his release for Aug 23 2028.
Najib Razak's jail sentence for corruption has been reduced from 12 to six years, under a partial royal pardon announced on Friday (Feb 2).
PKR MP says decision doesn't exonerate Najib of his crimes.