International Transfer of Prisoners Act 2012 · Updated to 26 Dec 2012 · Part VII · General
18. Pardon, commutation, etc. of sentence
Feedback & supportIn relation to a transfer of prisoner to Malaysia, this Act shall not restrict the power of the prescribed foreign State 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 such prescribed foreign
prisoner
“prisoner” means a person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment or under confinement in a prison pursuant to an order made upon a finding of guilt, including— (a) a prisoner released on parole; and (b) such person under the age of eighteen years;
State.
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.
prescribed foreign State
“prescribed foreign State” means a foreign State declared by the Minister, by an order made under section 4, as a prescribed foreign State;
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.