Why was Najib Razak granted permission to attend the appeal hearing himself?

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Najib Razak Granted Permission to Attend Appeal Hearing on Pardon Decision

The Court of Appeal has granted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak permission to attend the hearing concerning the Malaysian Bar's challenge to the Pardons Board's decision on his sentence reduction. An order to produce (OTP) was issued, compelling prison authorities to bring Najib before the court on July 31 for the proceedings. This decision allows Najib to be present as the court considers the Malaysian Bar's appeal against the Pardons Board's January 29, 2024, resolution.
Legal Challenge to Pardon Board's Decision

The Malaysian Bar is seeking a judicial review to declare the Pardons Board's decision to halve Najib's prison sentence and reduce his fine as illegal, unconstitutional, and void. Originally, Najib was sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined RM210 million for misappropriating RM42 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd. His petition for a royal pardon led to the sentence being reduced to six years imprisonment and the fine to RM50 million, with a potential early release date of August 23, 2028.
Court Order for Najib's Appearance

The Court of Appeal's issuance of an order to produce is a legal directive requiring Najib's physical presence during the appeal hearing on July 31. This request for an OTP was formally made by Najib's lawyer, M. Naresh. The three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Azman Abdullah, Datuk Hayatul Abdul Aziz, and Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng granted this ex-parte application.
Background of the Judicial Review Application

The Malaysian Bar's attempt to quash the Pardons Board's decision faced an initial setback in November 2024 when the High Court dismissed their application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings. The Bar had filed its original application on April 26, 2024, naming the Pardons Board and Najib as respondents. The current appeal stems from the High Court's refusal to allow the judicial review to proceed.

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