1MDB case status unchanged following Najib’s conditional pardon, says MACC

The status of the 1MDB case involving Najib Razak remains unchanged following his conditional pardon, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Abd Halim Aman.

Halim said each case must be handled separately based on the issues and investigations involved.

“For our part, cases that are still pending will continue as usual. The status quo remains,” he told a press conference here today, when asked whether the conditional pardon granted to the former prime minister would have any impact on the ongoing 1MDB case and appeal.

Halim said one case could not simply be equated with another, as each investigation involved different allegations and issues.

“We need to understand that each case is different. They cannot be handled as if they were the same case. Each investigation is focused on what is being investigated, and whether it concerns specific issues raised or complaints received,” he said.

Yesterday, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, consented to grant Najib a conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence in the SRC International case under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, subject to the payment of his RM50 million fine.

The legal affairs division of the Prime Minister’s Department said the decision was made at the 64th meeting of the Federal Territories Pardons Board held at Istana Negara yesterday.