Prosecution against Sanusi won’t trigger ‘Green Wave’ in polls

Amanah is confident the prosecution of caretaker Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor today will not cause a “Green Wave” in the six states involved in elections on Aug 12.

Its deputy president, Salahuddin Ayub said this was because the people are aware that the court action was made based on the country’s laws and not politically motivated.

“I feel our youth, the Malay community really understand what is Malay morals and manners. I do not think it will spark a giant wave for the people to support such politicians.

“The people can judge and hold to the principles of not going overboard or going beyond the limit,” he told reporters at the launch of the Payung Rahmah Initiative with Air Asia Superapp at KL Sentral today.

The domestic trade and cost of living minister said this when commenting on the statement made by PAS central committee member Awang Hashim today who claimed that the prosecution process against Sanusi was done because the state polls were approaching.

This morning, Sanusi, 48, pleaded not guilty in the Selayang Sessions Court to two charges of making seditious remarks regarding the appointment of the Selangor menteri besar and the establishment of a unity government in a political ceramah last week.

Sanusi, who is also the election director of Perikatan Nasional, is accused of having committed acts that have a tendency to incite and arouse feelings of disloyalty towards any ruler.

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

Both charges are made under Section 4(1)(a) of the Sedition Act 1948 and can be punished under Section 4(1) of the same act which carries a fine of up to RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years or both, if convicted.

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