"The Yang di-Pertuan Agong wishes that this matter be finalised on May 16, ahead of Ramadan," said Wan Ahmad. He said that Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail had spoken to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed on the matter. Bernama had earlier reported that Anwar's daughter, Nurul Izzah Anwar, who is PKR vice-president, said that the Pardons Board committee would meet on Tuesday (May 15) to discuss his Royal Pardon. Last Friday (May 11), Dr Mahathir said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had expressed his willingness to grant a full and immediate pardon to Anwar. Related story:Anwar’s expected release delayed, Pardons Board to now meet on May 16

Source: The Star May 14, 2018 15:45 UTC