Najib Razak's Son Links Coalition Victory to Pardon Calls
Quick Look
- Nazifuddin Najib, BN chief in Langkawi, stated that a significant coalition victory would support calls for his father, Najib Razak's, pardon.
- He believes a win would signal voter support for 'Bossku' and his potential release.
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Why It Matters
Nazifuddin Najib, heading BN in Langkawi, suggested that a strong coalition showing would validate calls for his father's pardon. The Pardons Board reduced Najib's sentence and fine in 2024, leading to potential release by August 2028.
On July 3, Nazifuddin Najib, who heads BN in Langkawi, suggested that a strong showing by the coalition would validate calls for his father’s pardon.
“If we win big, it will send a signal that [Johor voters] still cherish Bossku and hope that Bossku can be with the people,” he told reporters on July 2, using the nickname Najib’s supporters gave him, meaning “my boss”.
In 2024, the Pardons Board cut that sentence to six years and the fine to 50 million ringgit, sparking public backlash. This means that Najib could be released by August 2028.
