The Federal Territories Pardons Board is scheduled to convene on September 11 to deliberate on a clemency petition submitted by former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. Currently incarcerated since August 2022 for his involvement in the 1MDB financial scandal, the 74-year-old is seeking a reduction or modification of his sentence. Reports suggest that the board, which is chaired by the King and includes government officials, might consider options such as house arrest, though it remains uncertain if a final ruling will be issued during this session. This development has sparked political speculation regarding potential friction between the United Malays National Organisation and the Pakatan Harapan coalition, as any decision regarding the former leader's status could influence the stability of the current governing alliance.
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