Najib Razak's Reduced Sentence Sparks Outrage and Calls for Transparency in Malaysia

The halving of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's 12-year graft sentence has ignited public fury and demands for accountability in the country's justice system.

• Najib Razak expresses disappointment over not receiving a full royal pardon for his 12-year graft sentence, considering a new appeal.
• Public outrage in Malaysia over the Pardons Board's decision to reduce Najib's sentence, seen as undermining Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's anti-corruption efforts.
• Civil society groups threaten street protests over perceived leniency towards Najib and other corrupt political elites, accusing the government of lacking transparency.
• Najib's lawyer argues for a full pardon, claiming Najib was denied a fair trial and questioning the Pardons Board's process.
• The controversy over Najib's reduced sentence raises concerns about Malaysia's commitment to fighting corruption and maintaining justice.

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