Istana Negara: No ambiguity in King’s conditional pardon order for ex-PM Najib
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Nov 7: Istana Negara has reaffirmed that the conditional pardon order granted to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, allowing him to serve his sentence under house arrest, is clear, unambiguous, and must be respected. In a statement issued today, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim stressed that the conditional pardon granted to the former prime minister must be respected and implemented, following the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ (AGC) recommendation…
Istana Negara stated that the conditional pardon for former Prime Minister Najib is clear and must be respected, rejecting the Attorney-General's Chambers' request to defer his house arrest pending legal review.
The King's statement affirmed that the pardon is a royal prerogative under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution.
The AGC recommended deferring house arrest on Nov 6 to review the pardon order and subsequent discharge.
Najib's RM50 million fine payment allows him to serve his sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028.
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KUCHING, Nov 7: Istana Negara has reaffirmed that the conditional pardon order granted to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, allowing him to serve his sentence under house arrest, is clear, unambiguous, and must be respected.
In a statement issued today, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim stressed that the conditional pardon granted to the former prime minister must be respected and implemented, following the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ (AGC) recommendation to defer his house arrest pending a review.
“There should be no confusion or differing interpretations, nor should it give rise to prolonged uncertainty regarding the implementation of the decision that has been granted.”
It added that the power to grant pardons is a royal prerogative vested under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, and that this power must be exercised in accordance with the position of the constitutional monarchy and the principles of the rule of law.
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