Tensions Rise in Malaysia as Pro-Najib Rally Sparks Calls for Royal Respect

Politics

1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

A planned **rally** supporting former PM Najib Razak has escalated **political tensions** in Malaysia.
PM **Anwar Ibrahim** urged citizens to respect a statement from the **palace** highlighting that pardon powers rest solely with the king.
Najib is appealing a court decision regarding a **decree** that claims to allow him to serve his sentence at home for **corruption** linked to the 1MDB scandal.
The **National Palace** reiterated that all pardon petitions must follow constitutional processes, dismissing any alternative avenues.
Political friction has erupted among key parties regarding the rally, with contrasting views on the impact of Najib’s legal battles on political **stability**.

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