Putrajaya will not file a protest against fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho's application for pardon from United States President Donald Trump.
According to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, while Malaysia does not support Low’s attempt, it is a matter for the US and is considered a "non-issue" for Malaysia.
"We are not supporting that route. But of course, it's the US, their own business," the New Straits Times quoted him as saying.
Anwar spoke to the media during an event in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, earlier today when he was asked to comment on Low's application.
The prime minister added that he was unaware of the supposed pardon application, but stressed that the fugitive still has to face the justice system in Malaysia.
"Even if he has submitted it, it is not an issue that we should discuss because he is still undergoing this process in court," he said.
Low, also known as Jho Low, is wanted by authorities for his role in the 1MDB scandal. He was charged in 2018 but has remained at large.
He has been accused of masterminding a scheme that siphoned at least US$4.5 billion (about RM17.7 billion) from 1MDB, together with two former bankers from Goldman Sachs.
On May 13, The Wall Street Journal reported that Low’s application to Trump seeks a "pardon after completion of sentence", and that its status is still pending.
In 2024, Low struck a settlement with the US Department of Justice for the return of US$100 million (RM450 million) being sought in a civil forfeiture suit.
However, the financier - who is believed to be hiding in China - is still wanted on criminal charges, including alleged conspiracy to embezzle 1MDB funds. - Mkini
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