PETALING JAYA: Caretaker Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s arrest and charge under the Sedition Act has nothing to do with politics, but rather about law and order, according to Fahmi Fadzil.
Fahmi stated that Muhammad Sanusi had been repeatedly warned not to discuss issues related to royalty, religion, and race (3R).
“During the dissolution of the state assembly, Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah had already decreed not to touch 3R issues,” Fahmi explained.
Fahmi further mentioned, “The Inspector-General of Police, Home Minister, and the Prime Minister have all given warnings regarding 3R issues.”
“It is extremely regretful that someone in such an important position would completely ignore the numerous warnings, including those from the Sultans,” Fahmi expressed his disappointment.
“This matter is not political but pertains to law and order. It is about respecting institutions. As a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, Malaysia’s institutions have their roles defined in the Federal Constitution,” Fahmi added.
Addressing the calls to abolish the Sedition Act 1948, Fahmi clarified that the law falls under the jurisdiction of the Law and Institutional Reforms Ministry.
He noted, however, that the Act has seldom been used since the unity government took power.
“The Sedition Act is used extremely rarely and sparingly, only in what I presume to be extreme cases,” Fahmi commented.
Fahmi also stressed the importance of acknowledging the sequence of events that led to the events on Tuesday (July 18).
“There were also several police reports filed by the public and a police report lodged by the Selangor Royal Council,” Fahmi emphasized.
“It is crucial to understand that this has no connection with the government or state elections,” Fahmi clarified.
On Tuesday, Muhammad Sanusi pleaded not guilty to two charges under the Sedition Act at the Selayang Sessions Court.
He was charged with making a seditious statement that may incite disloyalty to the Rulers.
The alleged offense took place on July 11.
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