King’s sole discretion whether to pardon Najib - minister

Amid speculation on the outcome of yesterday's Pardons Board meeting, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said the matter was not discussed in cabinet meetings.

“I really don’t know (the outcome). Pardons are the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s sole prerogative. There is no need to listen to the prime minister’s advice or to discuss it in the cabinet,” he told reporters when asked.

He added that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim did not...