Hamzah: No selective compliance with King's order on Najib's pardon
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KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has warned the government against selectively respecting the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's orders amid the controversy over Datuk Seri Najib Razak's royal pardon.
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He said upholding the monarchy was a constitutional responsibility, not a political choice.
"The government cannot be selective because the institution of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is a pillar of the nation's sovereignty.
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