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House arrest and royal pardons in Malaysia: are there precedents?

If Datuk Seri Najib Razak pays a RM50 million fine and serves the remainder of his corruption sentence under house arrest, it would not be the first time home detention has been granted, though the circumstances differ

Najib pardon postponement gives ‘breathing space’ amid heated debate: analysts

Experts say deferral could prevent the issue from intensifying while leaving room for future clemency decisions

From detention to doctorate: Former juvenile detainee granted rare royal audience

Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin meets Dr Malik Yatam after granting full royal pardon

Royal Pardon is not a political gift: Pahang Sultan

The ruler stresses that the power of pardon is a constitutional safeguard, not a personal or political favour

‘Free bossku’: Zahid appeals to the King for Najib’s release with Umno’s full support

Umno President urges royal compassion for the imprisoned former Prime Minister, hoping for his return to family and party

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MRCB stadium suit: Abdul Razak silenced, Hunter faces trial in absentia

Activist Abdul Razak bound by consent judgment in MRCB’s stadium redevelopment suit, permanently restrained from repeating allegations, while blogger Murray Hunter faces trial in absentia with judgment set for July 17

Exploring Perak’s ancient limestone formations: Gua Tempurung 

Brown signboards marking sites of cultural interest and recreation along the North South Highway and federal roads often inject some excitement at the possibility of making new discoveries, but many miss out on delving into an actual adventure due to other distractions.

Police to summon Zamri Vinoth over alleged threatening, racist remarks

This following a police report lodged against the remarks purportedly made during a TikTok live broadcast