Thai king commutes former PM Thaksin's prison sentence to one year
Thaksin 'was a prime minister, has done good for the country and people and is loyal to the monarchy', the royal gazette says.
Former Thai PM Thaksin preparing request for royal pardon, says lawyer
It will be submitted at his discretion, his lawyer says.
Asking for royal pardon doesn't mean innocence, says Anwar
The prime minister says he believes the court which convicted former leader Najib Razak was independent.
Why should Najib be pardoned when others serve full sentence, asks PKR man
PKR's Bukit Bendera Youth chief Amir Syamimi Hashim says there should be no political intervention or special treatment.
Najib's pardon bid not discussed, board says
The Pardons Board says the former leader's application will be discussed at the appropriate time.
Will applying for pardons become a new trend in Malaysia, lawyer asks
Rafique Rashid sounds a note of caution about Umno's efforts to obtain a royal pardon for jailed former leader Najib Razak.
After Amanah apology, Muda steps up with official stand on Najib pardon
The youth-based party says a pardon for Najib Razak would give the message that any individual with influence and powerful connections does not need to fear the law.
I'm sorry too, says Amanah's Khalid after Umno anger over Najib pardon remarks
This comes after top party leaders distance themselves from his call to reject the pardon application for the jailed former prime minister.
Umno man slams 'treacherous friend' Amanah as more cracks appear in Anwar's coalition
Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi also uses a derogatory abbreviation for the Pakatan Harapan component party.
Stop commenting, Zahid tells Amanah on protest over Najib pardon
The Umno president hits out at 'friendly political parties making inappropriate comments'.
Throw out bid for Najib pardon, Amanah says
The Pakatan Harapan component says a pardon for the jailed former leader will send the wrong signal that the war against corruption is just 'empty words for political interests'.
Questions over govt's stand on Najib's pardon
One lawyer cites the political context of Umno's bid for a pardon, while another says no unanimous stand can be reached given the mixed nature of the government.
