PM Anwar: No need to put Najib through ‘hell’ but must give back stolen funds
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Mr Anwar stressed that he would not forgive any corruption that took place under his predecessors.
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PETALING JAYA - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the move to ease former premier Najib Razak’s prison conditions.
Datuk Seri Anwar told UK-based Financial Times that while Najib was convicted of money laundering
“I went through that hell also, and solitary confinement. I wasn’t given any food outside except for the prison food,” said Mr Anwar.
“But do I need then to treat Najib in the same manner? I say no, I mean, he was prime minister.”
However, Mr Anwar stressed that he would not forgive any corruption that took place under his predecessors, including Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad – recalling his own incarceration in 1998.
“I was assaulted and near death. I’ve forgiven, I want to move on,” Mr Anwar said. “But steal from the public purse – billions – (and) I’ve no authority to forgive you. You give back the funds.” THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
