Malaysian Pardons Board Reduces Najib Razak Sentence

The Pardons Board has decided to reduce former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's prison sentence and fine, sparking concerns and calls for an explanation. The board's decision was to halve his 12-year jail term to six years and reduce his RM210 million fine to RM50 million. If Najib fails to pay the fine, his prison term will be extended to 2029. There are calls for the Pardons Board to provide transparent reasons for the decision and explain the grounds for reducing Najib's jail time. The reduction in Najib's sentence raises questions about the fairness of the decision and concerns about the possible impact on the upcoming general elections.