Malaysia: Imprisoned Ex-PM Najib Razak Petitions For Royal Pardon

By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah

Disgraced former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was sent to prison for 12 years for corruption less than two weeks ago, has petitioned the king for a pardon, the Parliament Speaker said on Monday.

A royal pardon is the only way Najib can go free because he has exhausted all legal...