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

The deputy secretary-general of the People’s Justice Party (PKR), Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad, has refuted the claim by Umno's Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) is contesting the power of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant pardons. Instead, Saifuddin accused Umno of deliberately diverting attention from the real issue of corruption and integrity.

PKR deputy secretary-general argued that PH's stance on the pardon power, as per Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, does not question the power of pardon, but rather emphasizes the importance of upholding the integrity and accountability of the nation's leaders. Saifuddin stated that PH never denied the existence of the pardon power under Article 42 of the Constitution.

He emphasized that respecting the constitutional authority of the Agong does not mean any political party would lose the right to firmly stand against corruption, misuse of power, integrity, and unjust judgments delivered by the courts. Saifuddin clarified that PH's statement does not involve any political party or issue related to it.

He urged Umno to stop accusing PH of trivializing the royal institution and instead focus on addressing the corruption issues in Negeri Sembilan. According to Saifuddin, there is no compromise between respecting the royal institution and fighting against corruption; both are distinct issues that must be addressed independently.