Najib Razak freed on royal pardon, still faces 15-year sentence in separate case

Malaysia's former PM Najib Razak has been released from prison under a royal pardon, triggering a ministerial resignation in protest. He still faces a separate 15-year sentence related to the 1MDB corruption scandal, leaving his legal status partially unresolved. The pardon is a significant political development in Malaysia, potentially reshaping the political landscape ahead of elections.

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