Loyal followers: Najib meeting his supporters at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on Aug 23. Some are demanding a royal pardon for the former prime minister. – IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
LET’S not make a mockery of the judicial process. Datuk Seri Najib Razak has barely spent a week in prison to serve his 12-year jail sentence, yet there are groups already demanding a royal pardon.
Of course, it’s within the former prime minister’s constitutional rights to seek a pardon from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the grounds of clemency, but he still must serve his time.
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Wong Chun Wai
Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.
