Umno has been actively pushing for a royal pardon for its disgraced Najib Razak, deliberately slowing reforms in Malaysia.

Najib Pressing Umno?

This puts Anwar Ibrahim in a difficult position. While Anwar aims to broaden his unity government’s appeal among the Malay-Muslim majority and implement long-awaited reforms, Umno’s pursuit of a pardon undermines those efforts.

Slowing Reforms

The party’s unwavering support for Najib highlights the challenges Anwar faces in balancing political demands and his reformist agenda. Umno should stop using Najib as a bargaining chip. Anwar will never free Najib because he does not interfere in the judiciary. Najib will not be freed because he lost in all avenues to clear his name. Only the King can decide now.

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