Did Anwar Ibrahim raise Najib’s pardon addendum with Sultan Ibrahim?

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Anwar Ibrahim Discussed Najib's Pardon with the King

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak's pardon was among the issues discussed with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, during a recent visit to Johor. Anwar revealed this during Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, addressing queries regarding a purported addendum to a decree from the previous King concerning Najib's sentence.
Discussion of Pardon with Current King

Anwar Ibrahim stated that he raised the matter of Najib Razak's pardon for consideration with the current King, Sultan Ibrahim. This discussion occurred during the Prime Minister's visit to Johor. Anwar indicated that this was done so that the issue could be referred to a Pardon Board meeting chaired by the current King when appropriate.
Previous Agong and Addendum Claims

The Prime Minister also commented on claims regarding a supposed addendum to a decree from the previous Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. Anwar asserted that he had met with the previous Agong multiple times and the addendum issue was never raised. He was responding to questions that suggested such a decree would allow Najib to serve his remaining jail sentence at home.
Legal Proceedings and Pardon Board Secrecy

Anwar Ibrahim referenced the ongoing legal proceedings and the principle of sub judice as reasons for not disclosing further details. He explained that he is legally bound not to reveal specifics from Pardon Board meetings. Najib Razak's appeal, scheduled for January 6, was cited as a factor preventing disclosure. The High Court had previously ruled affidavits supporting Najib's claim of an addendum as inadmissible hearsay in July.

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