KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The government would avoid using the Sedition Act 1948 except for situations when it involves the Rulers’ position, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The government would avoid using the Sedition Act 1948 except for situations when it involves the Rulers’ position, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today., Anwar was heard being asked about the disputed use of the colonial-era law that was used to charge caretaker Kedah menteri besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor in court this morning.
“Yes. From a policy perspective, we avoid using the Sedition Act, except when this touches on the position of the Rulers. As for allegations that there was an attempt to weaken PAS and Perikatan Nasional, Anwar highlighted that the police report against Sanusi was lodged by the Selangor Council of the Royal Court and that the Selangor Sultan had yesterday said the matter is not resolved.Anwar reiterated that Sanusi's case should be allowed to follow the legal “process” after a police report has been made against the latter.
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