KOTA KINABALU, March 24 -- The Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) has clarified that Melalap assemblyman Datuk Peter Anthony did not apply for a royal pardon, contrary to what was reported by a local news portal.

Its Secretary-General, Willie Jude Junaidi, said that Peter had only filed for a review of the Court of Appeal's decision, which upheld his conviction on March 4.

He added that the judicial review was filed last week, and the case management had been scheduled for the near future.

"The report by a local news portal quoting the State Assembly Speaker (Datuk Seri Kadzim M Yahya), as saying that Peter applied for a royal pardon is inaccurate.

"So far, Peter has only filed for a judicial review and has not reached th...