Despite the protests and claims of legal overreach, the King has resolutely affirmed that the decree is indeed his will, rendering any objections little more than a futile resistance to the inevitable.
After all, when the monarch himself asserts his authority, the question of legitimacy becomes a mere formality, subordinated to the sovereign’s declaration.
Background to Article 42
The power of pardon, enshrined in Article 42 of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, is widely regarded as a noble and essential expression of the nation’s commitment to mercy and justice.
Reserved exclusively for the King, this prerogative stands as a profound counterbalance to the rigid application of law, offering a touch of humanity and compassion in the face of otherwise unyielding legal frameworks...