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Jailed Ex-Malaysian PM Najib’s Bid for Royal Pardon Said to Be Reviewed Friday

Bloomberg Markets·September 18, 2026·1 min read

Malaysia's Pardons Board, headed by the king, will review jailed former premier Najib Razak's bid for royal intervention in his 1MDB corruption conviction on Friday, according to people familiar with the matter. Najib seeks another pardon after a previous bid failed, as his legal options narrow.

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