In Petaling Jaya, opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (pic) has claimed that the prosecution of Kedah caretaker Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is “selective” and an abuse of the Sedition Act for political purposes.
Hamzah argues that the government’s use of police to arrest Muhammad Sanusi at 3am on Tuesday (July 18) is an act of political persecution.
He questions whether it was necessary to treat the Kedah mentri besar in such a manner, highlighting that Muhammad Sanusi had already apologized and expressed willingness to cooperate with the police, having received a court appearance notice.
Emphasizing the charges against Muhammad Sanusi, Hamzah highlights that they fall under Section (4)(1)(a) of the Sedition Act 1948, which carries a maximum penalty of RM5,000.
Hamzah further criticizes the arrest, noting that the prosecution team, led by the Attorney General himself, offered bail of only RM5,000. He believes that the arrest clearly exceeded the alleged offense.
Expressing his opposition to selective prosecutions and the misuse of the Sedition Act for political gain, Hamzah points out that non-Perikatan leaders who make inflammatory statements are not subjected to legal action.
He affirms that Perikatan is committed to upholding and defending the constitutional monarchy.
Hamzah urges Perikatan supporters to remain calm and maintain public order, while also praying for justice for their leader.
On Tuesday (July 18), Muhammad Sanusi faced charges under the Sedition Act 1948 at Two Session Courts in Selayang.
The first charge accuses him of making a seditious statement that could incite disloyalty to the rulers.
The second charge relates to a speech in which he questioned Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement on the Royal Decree and the establishment of a unity government.
Muhammad Sanusi pleaded not guilty to both charges.
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