By Dr Paul Anthony Mariadas and Dr Uma Murthy Lately, there has been some discussion in our country about raising the retirement age from 60 to 65, and this proposal has potential implications…

(MMO) - Umno’s insistence on a royal pardon for disgraced former prime minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak could cost new ally Pakatan Harapan (PH) in looming elections, with analysts predicting…

From Asohan Aryaduray Your Majesty, As you know, Umno is seeking an audience with Your Majesty to request you grant a royal pardon to Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The party is basing it on the…

Melaka CM’s bloated exco and Umno’s haste in pressing for a pardon for Najib Razak are examples of unseemly zeal. Terence Netto, Free Malaysia Today “Above all, not too much zeal,” was the…

Sungai Besar Umno chief Jamal Yunos has been appointed a member of the Selangor Umno leadership, amid bribery claims against him. (FMT) - Jamal received his appointment letter as Selangor Umno…

"Is it true the government intends to grant recognition to citizens born after independence without taking into account skin colour? If true, what is the rationale?”  (MMO) - Perikatan Nasional's…

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is probably the most high-profile prisoner known to be seeking a royal pardon in his criminal case currently, as he hopes for an early release from a…

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is likely to give way to Umno candidates in the state elections (PRN) in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah. (Sinar Daily) - PKR's Deputy Iinformation Chief, Chua Wei Kiat,…

“You were part of the government for three years, what happened to RUU355?” (FMT) - PAS has denied claims it did nothing when it was in government to pass a bill that would increase penalties…

(The Straits Times) - Umno’s move to ask the Malaysian King to consider a royal pardon for former premier Najib Razak has raised questions about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s stance in handling…

They play down the odds of Najib walking free, but say the prime minister's reputation has already come under question. (Malaysia Now) - The image of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his…

Aliran So Umno is pushing for a royal pardon for Najib Razak. This news is hardly surprising, as talk had already surfaced soon after his conviction. Some quarters in Umno seem to think…

In April 2022, the chief commissioner of the MACC announced to the press that the MACC was investigating a judge for corruption offences, following allegations made against Justice Nazlan by…

So, what next for Umno? The keyword in Rule 113 is “prisoner”. Period. Any petition other than that from Najib will never be considered. R. Nadeswaran “For the powerful, crimes are those…

(The Star) - The attempt to get former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a royal pardon could be a sword that cuts both ways, strengthening Umno’s hand while, at the same time, denting the…

Terence Netto, Malaysiakini Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s speech struggles to keep up with his thought process. In sum, his elocution lags behind his ratiocination. Recent instances of the…

Former attorney-general Abu Talib Othman says the case must proceed since all evidence is before the court once defence is called. (FMT) - A former attorney-general said further investigations…

“Even though it goes through a process and I am in that process, in the end, the question of awarding medals and pardons is the authority and discretion of the YDPA and does not need to be discussed…

Minister says plea decided by Umno, was never discussed in cabinet (The Vibes) - DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the unity government will leave Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application for…

They say among the big names from BN who could be a beneficiary of a safe seat from DAP and PKR is international trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz. (FMT) - Selangor Barisan…

Imprisoned former Malaysia prime minister Najib Razak is hoping to use a lone dissenting judgment to fight for his release. Lawyers and political analysts are sceptical this will work, says CNA’s…

(NST) - Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is seeking to have his charges for misappropriating RM31 million of funds from his foundation Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB) dropped.…

(Malay Mail Online) - The High Court today agreed to a request by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamid to postpone his Yayasan Akalbudi corruption trial involving funds over RM31…

Wong Chin Huat 1. If Najib is pardoned, Zahid can expect the same if he is convicted later. This may also be used to send a message to the judges: why send them to jail if they would be…

Kua Kia Soong says this is a ‘glaring omission’ if the prime minister has evidence to back his claim against Dr Mahathir Mohamad. (FMT) - An activist has taken Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to task…

However, the Perikatan Nasional chairman says the matter will ultimately be left to the discretion of the Pardons Board. (FMT) - Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin has accused Umno of…

Dennis Ignatius Is Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim colluding with UMNO to free former prime minister Najib Tun Razak from jail? It might have been far-fetched a few months ago but recent…

Murray Hunter Over the last few days there has been a flurry of activities in regards to the pardoning of former prime minister Najib Razak, who is serving his 12 year sentence in Kajang…

(The Star) - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be part of the Pardons Board panel to decide on former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s request for a royal pardon. Anwar also said…

The 14 former Bar presidents also question the confidentiality of MACC’s processes after a letter to the chief justice was leaked online. (FMT) - Fourteen former Malaysian Bar presidents have…