In a surprising move, Malaysia's Pardons Board announced on Friday that it has reduced the jail sentence of former Prime Minister Najib Razak by half, along with a significant reduction in the fine imposed on him. This decision comes less than two years into his sentence for his involvement in a corruption case related to the misappropriation of billions of dollars from state funds.
According to the statement released by the board, Najib will now be released on August 23, 2028, instead of serving the full 12-year sentence. Additionally, his fine of 210 million ringgit ($44.5 million) has been reduced to 50 million ringgit. It remains uncertain whether Najib will be eligible for further reductions in his sentence based on good behavior, which could potentially result in an earlier release date, possibly as early as August 2026.
