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.
Istana Negara in a statement on Friday (Jan 3) said the King also can remit, suspend or lighten any punishments by the courts for the offences.
“The King's power is exercised with the advice from the Pardons Board, which he chairs.
“As such if there are those who want to recommend any convict/ prisoner for pardon or reduced sentences must be submitted by the prisoner for consideration of the board which will be chaired by the King during the next meeting,” the statement said.
Istana Negara reminded everyone to respect the Constitution and the laws.
