Najib’s pardon may cut both ways, say analysts Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.
(The Star) - The attempt to get former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a royal pardon could be a sword that cuts both ways, strengthening Umno’s hand while, at the same time, denting the reformist image of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, say analysts.
It could also lead to others w
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1. If Najib is pardoned, Zahid can expect the same if he is convicted later. This may also be used to send a message to the judges: why send them to jail if they would be pardoned later? Why make enemies with politicians who may make a comeback?
2. A pardon for Najib would hurt
PETALING JAYA: The attempt to get former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a royal pardon could be a sword that cuts both ways, strengthening Umno’s hand while, at the same time, denting the reformist image of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, say analysts.
An academic says the affair over the Melaka chief minister’s post shows warlord politics in Umno is still alive.
(FMT) - The apparent politicking over the Melaka chief minister’s post has prompted an academic to accuse Umno of refusing to change its ways despite the setbacks it has suffered on th