MP SPEAKS | Since the Federal Court reaffirmed the decisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal respectively in convicting Najib Abdul Razak for all the seven criminal indictments, I have been unceasingly bombarded with this question: "YB, would it be fit and proper for Najib to be granted a royal pardon?"

Truth be said. This question is too hard for me to answer.

If I am merely asked whether the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is clothed with the power to grant clemency to Najib, it would be relatively easier for me.

As far as the legal position is concerned, it is crystal clear that - based on a plethora of legal precedents - the King has the power to grant a royal pardon to Najib...