KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are advising the public to refrain from joining any rallies, reminding them to respect the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s prerogative powers.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that Articles 42(1) and (2) of the Federal Constitution clearly state that any party seeking a pardon must apply to the Pardons Board and not through rallies or any other channels that do not comply with the law.
“To respect the decree of Yang di-Pertuan Agong and maintain public safety and order, PDRM urged the public not to participate in any rallies organised by any party.
"Therefore, all citizens are implored to continuously uphold the principles of the Rukun Negara, particularly the Rule of Law and Courtesy and Morality, which are the pillars of the nation's prosperity and harmony," he said in a statement today.
In a separate statement, Istana Negara said that applications for a pardon or remission of a sentence must be submitted by the prisoner concerned for consideration by the Pardons Board, chaired by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The provision under Article 42(1) and (2) of the Federal Constitution grants the Yang di-Pertuan Agong the power to grant pardons, reprieves and respites for offences committed within the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya.
— Bernama
