Summary
- Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi defended the constitutional powers of Malaysia’s monarchy.
- She said Article 42 provides the power to grant pardons.
- Political differences should not undermine the authority of the royal institution.
- Her remarks came during the Puteri Umno General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR, September 11 — Puteri Umno chief Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi said challenging or dismissing the monarchy’s power to grant pardons would undermine the Federal Constitution.
Speaking at the Puteri Umno General Assembly, she said Article 42 grants pardon powers to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, state rulers and governors.
Nurul Amal said respect for the royal institution and Constitution should extend beyond partisan politics, adding that political differences should not be used to weaken their authority.
Her remarks came as Puteri Umno marked its 25th anniversary during the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
