Najib's Reprieve: A Corruption Conundrum for Malaysia's Ruling Coalition Malaysia's Pardons Board is set to meet this week to discuss a potential pardon for former leader Najib Razak, who was convicted of corruption linked to the multibillion dollar 1MDB scandal.
The decision has put the country's ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition in a precarious position, as its commitment to eradicating corruption is being tested.
The revelation that the Pardons Board will consider granting Najib clemency from his 12 year jail sentence serves as a stark reminder of the entrenched culture of impunity in Malaysian politics.