Array
(
    [_edit_lock] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1735985156:30
        )

    [tdc_dirty_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [tdc_icon_fonts] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:0:{}
        )

    [_thumbnail_id] => Array
        (
            [0] => 242469
        )

    [_edit_last] => Array
        (
            [0] => 30
        )

    [onesignal_meta_box_present] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [onesignal_send_notification] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [onesignal_modify_title_and_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [onesignal_notification_custom_heading] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [onesignal_notification_custom_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [_post_language] => Array
        (
            [0] => English
        )

    [_molongui_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => user-30
        )

    [_molongui_main_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => user-30
        )

    [td_post_theme_settings] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:1:{s:11:"td_subtitle";s:140:"Party moves gathering to Batu Caves for prayers instead, calling upon Indian community to support former PM while honouring Agong’s decree";}
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_primary_category] => Array
        (
            [0] => 613
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_focuskw] => Array
        (
            [0] => MIC Najib
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_linkdex] => Array
        (
            [0] => 53
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_content_score] => Array
        (
            [0] => 30
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [post_views_count] => Array
        (
            [0] => 212
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_arr] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:7:{i:0;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:1;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:4;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1748006596";s:5:"count";i:1;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:1:{i:13;i:1;}}i:5;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:6;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1748170364";s:5:"count";i:3;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:2:{i:10;i:2;i:12;i:1;}}}
        )

    [post_view_7days_last_day] => Array
        (
            [0] => 6
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_last_date] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1748170364
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_total] => Array
        (
            [0] => 4
        )

    [post_views_last_24_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 3
        )

    [post_views_last_48_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 4
        )

)
MIC’s stand on Najib rally: prayers for justice, respect for sovereignty – M. Saravanan | Scoop
MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan (pic) has said that MIC will be proceeding to hold a gathering for Datuk Seri Najib Razak, but has moved it to Batu Caves for a prayer session instead to respect the royal decree. – Scoop file pic, January 4, 2025
Opinion/Analysis

MIC’s stand on Najib rally: prayers for justice, respect for sovereignty – M. Saravanan

Party moves gathering to Batu Caves for prayers instead, calling upon Indian community to support former PM while honouring Agong’s decree

Updated
6:05 PM MYT

 

AS Malaysians, we are privileged to be guided by the wisdom of our monarchy, and I am compelled to reaffirm my unwavering respect for the sovereignty and authority of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. 

His Majesty’s recent statement that the process of pardon must proceed through the proper channels is a timely reminder of the sanctity of our constitutional framework. Daulat Tuanku!

MIC fully respects and upholds His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decree regarding the prerogative powers provided under Article 42 (1) and (2) of the Federal Constitution, which grant the authority to pardon, commute, and remit sentences for offences committed within the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya. 

This constitutional provision is a cornerstone of our nation’s legal system and reflects the wisdom and fairness of the monarchy in ensuring justice.

MIC, along with other political parties, had planned to gather on January 6 in solidarity with Datuk Seri Najib Razak, and I find that there is nothing wrong with such a gathering. It is a demonstration of support and unity that does not contravene His Majesty’s decree. 

Solidarity gatherings are a democratic right and must be viewed as separate from the formal processes His Majesty has rightfully emphasised.

However, at the same time, we must also respect the addendum issued by the 16th YDPA, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, which permitted house arrest conditions for Najib. 

As Najib seeks to address alleged ethical concerns surrounding the judicial process this coming Monday, I firmly believe that his right to a fair and impartial judicial review must be upheld. Justice must always be served in a manner that is transparent and beyond reproach.

As such, MIC will proceed with the solidarity gathering since thousands of MIC members have committed to volunteering for the event. However, instead of gathering at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, MIC will hold special prayers for Najib at the Batu Caves Murugan Temple at 11am on January 6. 

MIC also warmly welcomes the Indian community at large to join us for these prayers, to collectively pray and wish for Najib to obtain justice on the addendum.

Let us as a nation continue to honor the balance of powers enshrined in our Constitution and respect the processes that safeguard our democracy.

I urge all Malaysians to uphold the principles of respect, unity, and fairness as we navigate these complex times.

Daulat Tuanku! – January 4, 2025

Datuk Seri M. Saravanan is MIC deputy president at Tapah MP

Topics

 

◉ Popular

Water bottles, ice cubes slipped past FA Cup final security checks

KL cops say fans may have purchased them inside Bukit Jalil National Stadium before they were seen throwing items onto the pitch

UiTM admission policy permanent: vice-chancellor reaffirms commitment to Bumiputera-only

He confirms no change in admission policy despite Malaysian Medical Association's appeal amid specialist shortage

Saya buat lagu untuk PMX, bukan pasal parti: Yuletta Yucha

KUALA LUMPUR – Gara-gara menghasilkan lagu Vibes Anak Muda yang mengajak belia memberikan sokongan kepada Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pada Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN), pempengaruh TikTok, Yuletta Yucha dikecam hebat...

◉ Related

Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.