PH tak pertikai kuasa Agong, Umno sengaja alih isu, kata pemimpin PKR

PKR rejects claims that Pakatan Harapan (PH) is contesting the power of pardon for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, instead accusing Umno of diverting attention from the real issue of corruption and integrity. Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad, PKR's deputy chief, stated that PH has never denied the existence of the pardon power under Article 42 of the Constitution.

He emphasized that respecting the constitutional role of the Agong does not mean any political party would lose the right to firmly oppose corruption, misuse of power, integrity, and the judgments delivered by the courts. Saifuddin further clarified that PH's statement did not address any specific political party or case, urging Umno to stop accusing PH of trivializing the institution of the monarchy, and instead focus on addressing the issue in Negeri Sembilan.

He also called on Umno not to use sentimentality towards the monarchy to sidestep discussions about corruption and integrity. Recently, media reported that the Federal Arbitration Institution was expected to hold a hearing on Friday to consider requests, including former Prime Minister Najib Razak's, for pardon concerning 1MDB-related scandals.