Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the government will not oppose fugitive financier Jho Low’s application for a pardon in the United States, describing the request as a “non-issue.” The remarks come amid ongoing concerns and investigations related to Low.
Separately, Malaysian police state that investigations are continuing into allegations that Low attended secret meetings in Kuala Lumpur last year. Officials have not provided further details in the reported accounts about the meetings or any findings.
Taken together, the reports indicate that Malaysia’s position on the US pardon bid is not one of active resistance, while law-enforcement scrutiny into claims involving Low’s activities in Malaysia remains in progress. The government’s stance therefore addresses the question of opposition to the US process, whereas the police work relates to separate allegations under review.
