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PMX’s confusing stand on Najib ‘1MDB’ Razak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl3AlolOwgs&t=10s (Anwar: 'I will respond about the addendum after the appeal has been heard'
3,243 views 10 Dec 2024 #NajibRazak #1MDB #AnwarIbrahim In a fiery exchange with Kota Bahru MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explains to the Dewan Rakyat why he is unable to address the infamous addendum to the document commuting Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s sentence and fine.)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21, 2025: Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister (PMX) Anwar Ibrahim’s stand on the disgraced and jailed former prime minister Najib “1MDB” Razak is nothing less than confusing.
On one hand, he said: “But steal from the public purse — billions — [and] I’ve no authority to forgive you. You give back the funds.”
On the other, he has also admitted that he was the one who submited to the Padon’s Board for Najib’s pardon.
So, is Anwar for or against the country’s biggest thief/kleptocrat who is now serving sentence in Kajang Prison?
Najib, a former Umno president, has stolen multi-millions, if not billions, from the rakyat dan negara (people and country).
Does the jailbird deserve to be freed just like that, without having to return all his ill-gotten wealth, and to enjoy his wealthy life while Malaysians have to pay for 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MBD)’s debt for at least a decade or more.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below two news reports for readers to judge the issues:
Anwar says doesn’t want Najib to be treated bad in prison, but won’t forgive corruption allegations
Published on: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
By: Malay Mail
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak appearing at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. October 17, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
LONDON: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reportedly said he does not wish for disgraced former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to suffer in prison like he did.
Speaking to UK-based Financial Times, Anwar defended the reduced jail conditions for Najib after he was convicted of money-laundering in the 1 Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal.
“I went through that hell also, and solitary confinement. I wasn’t given any food outside except for the prison food,”
“But do I need then to treat Najib in the same manner? I say no, I mean, he was prime minister,” he reportedly said.
Anwar, however, stressed that he will not forgive any allegations of corruption in Malaysia under his predecessors.
He reiterated his accusations against Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, claiming that his predecessor had allowed his mistreatment in prison.
“I was assaulted and near death. I’ve forgiven, I want to move on,” he was quoted saying.
“But steal from the public purse — billions — [and] I’ve no authority to forgive you. You give back the funds.”
[UPDATED] Anwar: 'I submitted Najib's royal pardon application for consideration' [WATCH]
By Hana Naz Harun - December 10, 2024 @ 11:06am
KUALA LUMPUR: "I was the one who brought the application for (Datuk Seri Najib Razak's) royal pardon to be inserted in the Pardons Board agenda," Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
He clarified that despite being one of the harshest critics of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd scandal, a request for a royal pardon still needed to be presented for consideration.
"Najib has been jailed, but there is room for compassion. When an appeal for a royal pardon is made, I present it to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. We cannot ignore it," he said during Prime Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today.
He was responding to a supplementary question from Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Baru) on the issue of Najib's addendum.
Takiyuddin alleged that the government had never told the truth about the existence of the royal addendum.
"When the matter was brought before the Dewan Rakyat, the law minister said she was not involved. The Home Ministry then says we cannot discuss it and that it's hearsay, the federal territories minister, a Pardons board member, denies it.
"Since April, the people have been talking about the addendum. And when my question was accepted to be asked (in Parliament) on Dec 10, the attorney-general issued a statement yesterday saying that it would be sub judice (to discuss).
"What kind of game is this, prime minister? The people of Malaysia demand a clear explanation from you," Takiyuddin said.
In response, Anwar said the Perikatan Nasional chief whip was being a "hypocrite" and that Takiyuddin, as a lawyer himself, should better understand the law.
He explained that even if he chose to answer the question, he could not do so, as he had to respect the court.
"This is a cheap political stunt, (you are being) a hypocrite, suddenly wanting to champion Najib. I've heard your (political) speeches, all out condemning Najib from his head to his toes, and now you want to be a hypocrite?
"Let the courts decide (on Najib's addendum) and I will come back here to answer."
The Tambun member of parliament stressed that a prime minister was not allowed to comment on the king's decision in the Pardon's Board.
"It is his sole discretion in the Pardon's Board meeting. Don't try to score cheap political points," said Anwar.
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