Malaysia's Rule of Law Hangs in the Balance as Najib Seeks Clemency Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been vocal about his commitment to upholding the rule of law, but a recent development threatens to undermine his efforts.
Amidst reports that former premier Najib Razak has made another bid for clemency, the ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan is pushing back against any suggestion that those convicted of graft should receive special treatment.
The statement issued by Pakatan Harapan on Wednesday emphasized that "any individual convicted of corruption or abuse of power... must serve the full sentence set by the court.