Malaysia legislation

Section 18

of INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF PRISONERS ACT 2012

Section 18

(2)

Where the prescribed foreign State has notified the Minister of a decision to grant a pardon, respite or reprieve in respect of the offence committed or a remission, suspension or commutation of the sentence, to a prisoner, the Minister shall give effect to such decision.

(3)

In relation to a transfer of prisoner from Malaysia, this Act shall not restrict the power to grant pardon, respite or reprieve in respect of the offence committed or remission, suspension or commutation of the sentence, to the prisoner, in accordance with the laws of Malaysia.

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