Bar calls for Pardons Board reforms to 'reduce or eliminate' govt's role

Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah Yee Lynn. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar has called for reforms to the Pardons Board following its decision to reduce the jail term and fine of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah said these reforms would provide safeguards against the influence of the Executive and ensure independence in the pardons process.