Malaysia's stance on Jho Low unchanged

Malaysia's stance on fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, remains unwavering, even if U.S. President Donald Trump were to grant him a pardon. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim affirmed that decisions regarding pardons in the United States are internal matters for that country. He emphasized that Malaysia consistently follows its legal path and its position is not influenced or threatened by U.S. actions. "Malaysia's position is clear, we follow the legal path. That is a country's affair (pardon), the United States' affair is their business," Anwar told reporters. "Our position is not affected, disturbed, or threatened by the United States."

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Malaysia's position is clear, we follow the legal path. That is a country's affair (pardon), the United States' affair is their business.

International media had previously reported that Jho Low was among approximately 250 individuals being considered for a pardon by Trump as part of the U.S. Bicentennial celebrations. However, Anwar's remarks underscore Malaysia's commitment to its own legal processes and its determination to pursue justice regardless of external developments. The Prime Minister's statement serves to reassure the public that the government's actions are guided by law and national interest, not by potential foreign political decisions.

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Our position is not affected, disturbed, or threatened by the United States.