Legal action against caretaker Kedah MB lesson for all - PAS MP

The legal action taken against caretaker Kedah menteri besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, charged under the Sedition Act in the Selayang Sessions Court today should serve as a lesson for all Malaysians.

Pendang MP Awang Hashim (above), a central PAS committee member, said all parties should learn from the incident.

"He went overboard, it's normal and he has apologised, but we have a law and the legal process (has to take place) it is a lesson for all of us, not (only) for Sanusi, but for all Malaysians.

“Now, we leave it to the legal process... we (are at the court) to give support," he said when met at the court grounds.

Sanusi, 48, had pleaded not guilty to two charges under the Sedition Act for allegedly inciting the public over his remarks on the appointment of the Selangor menteri besar and the establishment of the unity government in a political talk last week.

On both charges, the Perikatan Nasional election director was charged with committing acts that had a seditious tendency by uttering words that could raise discontent or disaffection among the subjects of a ruler.

The incumbent Jeneri state assemblyperson was accused of committing both offences at Simpang 4, Taman Selayang Mutiara - Kampung Bendahara, Gombak at 11pm last July 11.

The charges were framed under Section 4(1)(a) of the Sedition Act 1948 and punishable under Section 4(1) of the same act which provides a maximum fine of up to RM5,000 or imprisonment for up to three years or both.

Meanwhile, the situation at the court compound was calm and under control.

Police personnel, including from the federal reserve unit were stationed at the court compound to monitor the situation.

Dozens of media practitioners were also seen 'camping' in the area as early as 7am to cover the case.

- Bernama

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