KINIGUIDE | Is the Pardons Board decision on Najib the Agong's call?

KINIGUIDE | The Pardons Board’s one-page statement on Feb 2 announcing the reduction of former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s sentence has been deeply divisive.

Many were disappointed with the decision to slash the former Umno chief’s 12-year sentence to six as well as reducing his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million, while others, including Najib, lamented that a pardon was not granted.

But besides widespread disappointment, the Pardons Board’s decision has also left many lingering questions.

In this instalment of Kiniguide, Malaysiakini looks to...