Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan has insisted that his statements made in a recent interview with Hong Kong-based Asia Times must be read in totality and in its full context of the right of all individuals to a fair trial, otherwise, readers will get an "inaccurate picture".

"It is very important for me to stress that the whole context of the interview is my emphasis on how every individual charged has a right to a fair trial.

"Also, a pardon under Malaysian law will only be granted after...