Dismissing royal pardon powers undermines Federal Constitution, says Puteri Umno chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Puteri Umno chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi today said that challenging or dismissi...
Puteri Umno chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi has warned that challenging the royal power to grant pardons directly undermines the Federal Constitution. Speaking at the Puteri Umno General Assembly, Amal emphasized the importance of the royal institution as a pillar of national sovereignty, stating that Article 42 of the Constitution grants the power of pardon to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, State Rulers, and Governors.
She stressed that respecting the Royal Institution and upholding the Constitution transcends partisan politics and that political differences should not be used to erode the authority of the monarchy and the constitution.
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