A win for BN is a sign that Johoreans still love Najib, his son says, in a remark that has stirred up the spectre of 1MDB again
On July 3, Nazifuddin Najib, who heads BN in Langkawi, suggested that a strong showing by the coalition would validate calls for his father’s pardon.
“If we win big, it will send a signal that [Johor voters] still cherish Bossku and hope that Bossku can be with the people,” he told reporters on July 2, using the nickname Najib’s supporters gave him, meaning “my boss”.
In 2024, the Pardons Board cut that sentence to six years and the fine to 50 million ringgit, sparking public backlash. This means that Najib could be released by August 2028.