Sanusi's representation to strike out sedition charges dismissed

The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) rejected the representation by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to strike out two sedition charges against him.

The charges were over his statement in a political talk last year regarding the appointment of the Selangor menteri besar and the establishment of the federal government.

Deputy public prosecutor Masri Mohd Daud told High Court judge Aslam Zainuddin that the prosecution informed the defence of the decision on May 3.

Lawyer Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud, representing Sanusi, 50, confirmed the matter.

The court then set July 22, 23, 29, and 30, as well as Aug 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, and 23 for the trial.

The court also allowed a request for a gag order by the defence after the prosecution did not object to it.

On both charges, Sanusi was alleged to have uttered seditious words regarding the appointment of the Selangor menteri besar and the establishment of the federal government at Simpang 4, Taman Selayang Mutiara-Kampung Bendahara, Gombak, Selangor, at 11pm, on July 11 last year.

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

- Bernama

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