REASONS FOR Decline
There may be a number of reasons for the decline, even though the board’s internal discussions will remain private. Given that Najib is a top social figure who continues to enjoy strong support within his group, UMNO, the first would be the spirit of peace.
Given that Najib is also from Pahang and belongs to that country’s aristocracy, the next may be connections between the king and him. However, by merely reducing Najib’s sentence rather than granting a total pardon, the departing monarch avoids any further embarrassment should the former prime minister be found guilty of any of his outstanding charges and given another custodial sentence.
Beyond this, several parties are likely to react favorably to this legal denouement.
First off, even though UMNO supporters have been clamoring for a complete pardon, this choice at least partially satisfies their needs. The group, a part of the unity government, has been lobbying for decades and has at least some demonstrable results to show. This will reduce the possibility of angry group officials tipping the apple vehicle.
Next, the decision has angered and enraged inhabitants across the country, who have questioned the procedure and justification for the partial relief.
Najib is also incarcerated, though, and there are other, more serious cases against him. In fact, he is accused of abusing his position of authority and robbing 1MDB of a remarkable RM2 billion in cash. Najib has so never gotten off lightly, and his legal battles are far from over.
The former prime minister could have resumed his political career if he had received a full pardon ( and his other circumstances had mysteriously disappeared ). Najib will, nonetheless, be excluded from voting for at least one electoral cycle as a result of his limited pardon.
This is due to the previous perfect minister’s five-year suspension from holding political office following his release. Therefore, if Najib were to be elected in August 2028, the upcoming general election, which is scheduled for soon 2027, would already be over. In fact, he would n’t be able to run for office until August 2033.