Malaysia’s ruling PH restates anti-corruption pledge as Najib’s potential pardon looms

Malaysia’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition has doubled down on its pledge to stamp out corruption, as all eyes turn to the country’s Pardons Board, which is reportedly set to discuss the possible release of disgraced former leader Najib Razak at a meeting this week.The Pardons Board, chaired by the country’s king, is expected to meet on Friday to discuss potentially granting Najib clemency from his ongoing jail sentence for corruption linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, according to local news reports.The revelation adds a fresh spin to the drama surrounding Najib’s earlier attempt at securing a court order to complete his sentence in his home after his 12-year jail term was halved and his fine reduced from 210 million ringgit (US$51.6 million) to 50 million ringgit following a decision by former king Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah in 2024.