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Federal Territories Pardons Board concludes meeting at Istana Negara
Officials have departed Istana Negara following a meeting of the Federal Territories Pardons Board. The gathering brought together key government representatives to discuss pardons matters affecting the federal territories.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — A meeting of the Federal Territories Pardons Board concluded at Istana Negara on Tuesday, with officials departing the royal residence following proceedings. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) attended the session, alongside other government officials involved in the pardons review process. The board convenes periodically to consider applications and make recommendations regarding pardons within Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya. Details of specific matters discussed during the meeting were not immediately disclosed. The Federal Territories Pardons Board operates under the purview of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and handles clemency matters within its jurisdiction. Such meetings typically involve representatives from multiple government departments and legal authorities responsible for reviewing pardons applications in accordance with established procedures.