A non-governmental organisation has called on the government to drop its investigation into Muhyiddin Yassin under the Sedition Act.
Former Malaysia n prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin at an event in the lead-up to a state legislative by-election in Malaysia 's Kelantan state. regarding the formation of the current government which allegedly touched upon royal sensitivities has been handed over to the Attorney-General’s Chambers for further action.
Earlier in the day, Muhyiddin – who is currently the president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia – gave his statement to the police after he was summoned over recent remarks he made in Kelantan in the lead-up to a state legislative by-election there last week. The New Straits Times reported that there were currently 30 reports lodged against Muhyiddin, involving investigations under Section 4 of the Sedition Act, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, and Section 504 of the Penal Code.
It led to Pahang Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah calling on the police to act against the former premier for remarks he said incited distrust in the Malay royal institution. Meanwhile, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil told local media that Muhyiddin’s predicament has put his party in bad light.
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