Article 42: Power of pardon lies only with head of state


PETALING JAYA: The Pardons Board needs to consider the written opinion of the Attorney General before presenting its advice on any matter, but the power to grant pardons lies with the Head of State.

According to Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, the Pardons Board will meet in the presence of the Ruler or Yang di-Pertua Negeri, who would chair the meeting.

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