Malaysia’s royal palace said on Jan 3 that any prisoners seeking clemency for their sentences must submit appeals to the pardons board chaired by the king, echoing a government statement on the matter issued last weekend.

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Malaysian palace says clemency bids must go to pardons board

Malaysia's royal palace said on Friday that any prisoners seeking clemency for their sentences must submit appeals to the pardons board chaired by the king, echoing a government statement on the matter issued last weekend.

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PETALING JAYA: The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong has the prerogative to pardon, postpone sentences and relieve punishments for any offences committed in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan based on the provisions under Article 42 (1) and 2 of the Federal Constitution. Read full story

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Pardons are the King's prerogative, says Istana Negara

Anwar reminds the public to head palace’s statement that says the king holds the power to pardon, postpone, or reduce sentences.

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Ahead of pro-Najib rally, Malaysia PM Anwar urges respect for royal order

Malaysia’s royal palace is echoing a government statement on the matter issued last weekend.

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Clemency bids for crimes committed in Malaysian federal territories must be submitted to the Pardons Board chaired by King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, according to a statement from the palace, just as jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak is seeking a house arrest via the courts.

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Malaysia Palace Says All Pardon Bids Must Come Through King

Clemency bids for crimes committed in Malaysia must be submitted to the Pardons Board chaired by King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, according to a statement from the palace, just as jailed former prime minister Najib Razak is seeking a house arrest via the courts.

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Malaysian palace clarifies stance on pardons

KUALA LUMPUR –     Malaysia’s royal palace said on Friday that any prisoners seeking clemency for their sentences must submit appeals to the pardons board chaired by the king, echoing a government statement on the matter issued last weekend. On Monday, the Court of Appeal will hear a bid by jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to overturn a lower court decision last July that struck out his request to confirm the existence of and execute a r…

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KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's royal palace said on Friday (Jan 3) that any prisoners seeking clemency for their sentences must submit appeals to the pardons board chaired by the king, echoing a government statement on the matter issued last weekend.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal will hear a bid by jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to overturn a lower court decision last July that struck out his request to confirm the existence of and execute…

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PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Bar has filed an appeal against the High Court’s decision to dismiss its bid to challenge the Pardons Board’s decision to reduce Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s prison sentence and fine in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case.
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Malaysian Bar appeals against dismissal of its bid to challenge Najib's pardon

The palace reminds all parties to respect the Federal Constitution and uphold the rule of law.

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