Umno says opposing Najib’s house arrest could amount to challenging King’s constitutional powers
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Umno has warned that actions perceived as protests against the conditional pardon granted t...
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Umno has cautioned that any actions seen as dissenting against the conditional pardon given to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, such as the house arrest provision, may be perceived as challenging the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s constitutional authority. In a Facebook post, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated the party's belief that the conditional pardon, under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, embodies the King's constitutional rights and powers, which all must respect.
Umno also expressed appreciation to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for his firm decree resulting in Najib's house arrest. The party stressed that any opposition, including using the conditional pardon decree as a reason, could be viewed as defiance against the King's constitutional power. Umno pledged its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's dignity and the Malay Rulers' sovereignty.
It also emphasized that Malaysia operates under a legal system, with all legal processes staying within the Federal Constitution's bounds. The statement concluded with "Daulat Tuanku."
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