KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa must be sacked following the decision by the Pardons Board on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application.
Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) in a statement said she has failed in her duty as a government representative in the board and in her recommendations to it.
"If she has pride and principles, she must take responsibility on this decision.
"She must explain the stance and rationale for the pardon," read the statement.
It also called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to explain the government's stance on the matter and grounds for the decision.
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It said the party viewed seriously the decision that would have huge impact on the country's image, including economy and judiciary.
The Federal Territories Pardons Board in a statement today said Najib's sentence was reduced by half, which will see his release from prison on August 23, 2028.
Najib was sentenced to 12-years jail after he was found guilty of one count of abuse of power with regard to Retirement Fund Inc's (KWAP) RM4 billion loan to SRC International Sdn Bhd, as well as three counts each of criminal breach of trust and abuse of power involving RM42 million of SRC funds.
He was fined RM210 million.