Malaysia Reduces Ex-PM Najib's Jail Term in 1MDB Scandal
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, convicted in the 1MDB scandal, had his 12-year jail sentence halved by the pardons board, prompting criticism and calls for an explanation. The decision comes amid accusations of backsliding on reforms by current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who formed a government with Najib's party. The reduction in Najib's sentence was one of the last acts of the former king, and his family expressed disappointment at not being granted a full pardon. Najib remains on trial in other corruption cases linked to 1MDB.
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