The Malaysia Pardons Board is scheduled to discuss former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s application for a royal pardon on September 11th, according to recent reports. The board will also consider a separate request from Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest. Najib is currently serving a 12-year sentence in Kajang Prison following his conviction in the SRC International case. He was found guilty of abuse of power, money laundering, and corruption. The pardon application seeks to overturn his conviction and potentially secure his release. A decision from the Pardons Board could significantly alter the legal landscape surrounding the former leader’s fate. The outcome of this meeting is being closely watched both within Malaysia and internationally.