Puteri Umno urges respect for Pardons Board constitutional process
KUALA LUMPUR: A Puteri Umno delegate has urged political parties “on the other side” not to pre-empt the constitutional process of the Pardons Board.
Malaysia's Puteri Umno delegation has urged political adversaries not to interfere with the constitutional process of the Pardons Board. Deputy chief Nur Farhana Ab Ghani emphasized that the group is not asking anyone to make decisions but instead demands respect for the institutional procedures. The Pardons Board is set to meet tomorrow to discuss former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application for pardon, though its relevance remains unclear.
Najib is currently incarcerated after serving a reduced sentence in the SRC International case. Farhana expressed frustration over the treatment of party leaders, alleging that they have been treated as if already guilty before a final verdict. She criticized the depiction of party leaders as handcuffed, transported in a caged vehicle, and dressed in prison attire.
The group's stance is rooted in the principle that a person remains innocent until proven guilty, criticizing media portrayals that suggest otherwise.
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