M’sian Bar to challenge Najib’s pardon in court

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar will seek a judicial review to challenge the Pardons Board’s decision to commute the sentence of former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak following overwhelming approval from the floor during its annual general meeting (AGM).Sources revealed that following a voting during the Malaysian Bar’s 78th AGM in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, 238 members were in support of the motion, one objected to it, while seven others abstained from voting.

“Although the decision of the Pardons Board to ‘generously’ reduce the jail time and fine imposed on Najib is final and cannot be challenged in any court, the Malaysian Bar intends to test the case with the judicial review,” said a source.