Perak Umno will start collecting signatures for the party's petition to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to pardon Najib Abdul Razak, who is currently jailed for graft.<br /><br />State Umno chief Saarani Mohamad said party branches in the state will be instructed to collect signatures during their annual general meetings which will be held soon.<br /><br />Saarani said many party members sympathise with Najib and are hoping the Agong will grant a pardon.