Pardons Board should reveal justification for Najib decision, says reform platform

The CSO Platform for Reform has urged the Federal Territories Pardons Board to disclose the rationale behind reducing Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s sentence and fine. In a statement on Saturday (Feb 3), the movement stressed the need for transparency in the fight against corruption. They cited Article 42(9) of the Federal Constitution, which requires the disclosure of any written opinion by the Attorney General to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The CSO emphasized that transparency is essential to instill public trust in the pardon mechanism mandated by the Constitution, as it goes beyond mere procedural compliance.

According to the CSO, granting this amnesty will have far-reaching implications that extend beyond the individuals directly involved. They also raised concerns about the government’s promises to tackle corruption and restore public confidence in their credibility. The CSO Platform for Reform is a coalition of over 60 Malaysia-based civil society organizations focused on institutional reform. They believe that the importance of transparency in this matter cannot be understated, as it is crucial for building public trust in the government’s efforts to combat corruption.

The CSO Platform for Reform, a coalition of more than 60 Malaysia-based civil society organizations focused on institutional reform, has called on the Federal Territories Pardons Board to provide a clear justification for commuting Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s sentence and reducing his fine. The movement emphasized the need for transparency in fighting corruption and highlighted the requirement for disclosure under Article 42(9) of the Federal Constitution.

They stressed the vital role of transparency in building public trust in the pardon mechanism mandated by the Constitution. Granting this amnesty, the CSO argued, would have significant implications beyond its immediate impact on the individuals involved and would raise questions about the government’s promises to tackle corruption and restore public confidence in their credibility. As a coalition of civil society organizations, the CSO Platform for Reform believes that transparency is essential for creating a clean government and eliminating corruption.

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The CSO Platform for Reform, a coalition of over 60 Malaysia-based civil society organizations, has urged the Federal Territories Pardons Board to provide justification for commuting Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s sentence and reducing his fine. In a statement on Saturday (Feb 3), the CSO emphasized the importance of transparency in this matter, citing the disclosure requirement under Article 42(9) of the Federal Constitution.

They believe that transparency is crucial for building public trust in the pardon mechanism mandated by the Constitution and stressed that granting this amnesty will have implications beyond its immediate impact on the individuals involved. The CSO also raised questions about the government’s promises to tackle corruption and restore public confidence in their credibility. As a coalition of civil society organizations, the CSO Platform for Reform is committed to promoting transparency and fighting corruption in Malaysia.

The CSO Platform for Reform, a coalition of over 60 Malaysia-based civil society organizations, has called for transparency from the Federal Territories Pardons Board regarding the reduction of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s sentence and fine. In a statement on Saturday (Feb 3), the CSO stressed the need for transparency in fighting corruption and highlighted the requirement for disclosure under Article 42(9) of the Federal Constitution.

They argued that transparency is crucial for building public trust in the pardon mechanism mandated by the Constitution and warned that granting this amnesty will have implications beyond its immediate impact. The CSO also raised concerns about the government’s promises to tackle corruption and restore public confidence in their credibility. As a coalition of civil society organizations, the CSO Platform for Reform is dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability in Malaysia.

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They believe that transparency is crucial for building public trust in the pardon mechanism mandated by the Constitution and stressed that granting this amnesty will have implications beyond its immediate impact on the individuals involved. The CSO also raised questions about the government’s promises to tackle corruption and restore public confidence in their credibility. As a coalition of civil society organizations, the CSO Platform for Reform strives to promote transparency and accountability in Malaysia.