Hannah Yeoh: King has sole power to grant pardons
KUALA LUMPUR: The power to grant pardons rests solely with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as provided for under the Federal Constitution, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said.
KUALA LUMPUR: The power to grant pardons is solely held by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, according to Hannah Yeoh, a minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories). Any additional information on the subject has been previously outlined in a media statement from the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department.
Yeoh emphasized that she does not have the authority to comment on or issue statements regarding the Pardons Board. She merely stated that she was present during the meeting alongside the Attorney-General. When questioned about the next Pardons Board meeting, Yeoh indicated that members of the board would be notified of the convening.
She clarified that the only answer she can provide is when the meeting is officially announced. Yeoh reiterated that the highest authority in granting pardons is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and they must wait for further instructions.
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