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PAS demands Putrajaya explain Pardons Board's deferment of Najib's application
PAS has demanded that the government explain why the Pardons Board deferred jailed former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s pardon application to a future meeting.
The demand comes amid growing perceptions within PAS ally Umno that its leaders are being subjected to political persecution.
In a statement, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said that while the postponement was consented to by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong...
PAS has demanded that the government explain why the Pardons Board deferred jailed former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s pardon application to a future meeting.
The demand comes amid growing perceptions within PAS ally Umno that its leaders are being subjected to political persecution.
In a statement, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said that while the postponement was consented to by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, it would not have happened without a request or objection from a third party.
"PAS believes that the postponement of Najib’s application before the Pardons Board meeting would not have happened on its own, unless there had been an instruction or objection from any party, whether members of the board or any other interested third party.
"Therefore, PAS demands that the government immediately clarify the matter publicly, as it is an issue of public interest that should not be withheld from the knowledge of the people," Takiyuddin (below) said.
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Next meeting date not specified
The Pardons Board was expected to hear a renewed application from Najib, who is serving a jail sentence over the SRC International case, last Friday (Sept 11).
However, the Legal Affairs Division under the Prime Minister’s Department on that day said the matter had been deferred to the board’s next meeting.
The statement did not specify when the next Pardons Board meeting would be held. While Article 42 of the Federal Constitution sets out the framework, membership, and powers of the board, it does not prescribe a meeting schedule.
PAS has consistently advocated the monarchy’s absolute right to grant pardons and clemency, including in Najib’s case.
In December last year, the Islamist party urged Putrajaya to implement an addendum issued by the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.
The party made the call while saying it respected the High Court’s decision rejecting Najib’s house arrest bid. PAS nevertheless insisted that the royal decree be implemented immediately, arguing that the monarch has absolute discretion over pardons and clemency.
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Where is Akmal? Shouldn't he be trumpeting with his rowdy ways because PAS has shown disrespect to our Ruler. PAS has blatantly proved themselves to be a party, unworthy of a chance at Putrajaya. Why? They may not know the law other than Islamic laws. They may not have the brain to understand the secular world. oh in fact, they may not even be able to understand the physical world. Ask them the basic components of water, whether it is WHO or H2O? They do not understand development, progress, growth, opportunities, advancement and unity. They only understand greed, power, status, wealth and Putrajaya. They DO WIN in these areas, hands down. Ask them some real issues, see if they are able to answer honestly and intellectually. See if they are truly worth their salt. I give a big resounding NO!
Takiyuddin should stop speculating the pardon process. Just because this involves Najib Takiyuddin expects Putrajaya to bend backwards and explain details on how the recommendations were made to the Pardons Board. Under the royal prerogative of mercy outlined in Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, neither the Pardons Board nor the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (or State Ruler) is required to explain why a pardon, commutation, or rejection is granted. The Board only provides advice and opinions, while the final discretionary power rests with the King or State Ruler, who is not bound to disclose the rationale behind the final choice. We all know that proceedings, member stances, and meeting details are not disclosed to the public to protect the integrity and privacy of the clemency process. PAS should stop politicising this issue and respect the decision. Remember that the Chairman is the King.
Faki can you first tell the public what is PAS stand on Najib's application for pardon since you preached transparency.State PAS position does it agree to Najib being pardoned?
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