Malaysia panel expected to issue statement on Ex-PM Najib's pardon request this week - media

Malaysia's Pardons Board is expected to issue a statement on jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak's pardon request this week, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Zaliha Mustafa said, according to state news agency Bernama on Thursday.

The outcome of the pardon request for Najib has been eagerly awaited in Malaysia amid a frenzy of media interest. Reuters has sought to reach the department for comment.