Pardons Board Coordination and Clarification
The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU) has clarified its role in coordinating Pardons Board meetings for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya.
Role of BHEUU
BHEUU reports directly to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, as the responsible minister. The division is tasked with ensuring the smooth functioning of the Pardons Board in the Federal Territories.
Establishment of the Pardons Board
The establishment of the Pardons Board is based on Article 42(11) of the Federal Constitution, with Clauses (5), (6), (7), (8), and (9) applied mutatis mutandis, except that the reference to "Ruler or Governor" should be interpreted as "Yang di-Pertuan Agong". Furthermore, the reference to "Chief Minister of the state" is changed to "the Minister responsible for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya".
Membership of the Pardons Board
It is confirmed that the Federal Territories Minister (Dr. Zaliha) is a member of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya. BHEUU stated that Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), is not a member of the Pardons Board nor involved in any related matters.
Controversy and Clarification
Earlier in Dewan Rakyat, Kota Bharu MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan from Perikatan Nasional (PN) called on the house to ask Azalina to clarify her Nov 6 statement, which he alleged was misleading. Takiyuddin claimed that Azalina’s assertion—that issues regarding house detention legislation and the Addendum Order were not her responsibility as Law Minister but rather that of the Federal Territories Minister—was misleading. He also pointed out that a Feb 2 media statement from the Pardons Board was issued by the BHEUU secretariat.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU) has clarified its role in coordinating Pardons Board meetings for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya. The division reports directly to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) and is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the Pardons Board in the Federal Territories.
FAQs
Q: Who is responsible for coordinating Pardons Board meetings in the Federal Territories?
A: The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU) is responsible for coordinating Pardons Board meetings in the Federal Territories.
Q: Who is a member of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya?
A: The Federal Territories Minister (Dr. Zaliha) is a member of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya.
Q: Is Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said a member of the Pardons Board?
A: No, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), is not a member of the Pardons Board nor involved in any related matters.