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The Najib dilemma for Malaysia
Umno is pressing for the former prime minister’s release. Whether he gets a royal pardon – the only available route – has serious implications for PM Anwar, his partners in government and political reforms.
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Malaysia's jailed former premier Najib Razak continues to command loyalty within Umno.
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The Umno general assembly held earlier in June was noticeable for two things. The first was the appearance of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as a guest of honour,
Predictably, this dramatic reunion triggered the proverbial media frenzy. By all accounts, the former Umno deputy president appeared quite comfortable in familiar surroundings. Eagle-eyed observers even reported how he evidently sang the party anthem without missing a beat.
