SHAH ALAM, May 17 — The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has rejected the representation by Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to strike out the two sedition charges made against him over his statement during a political talk last year.
The statement was regarding the appointment of the Selangor Menteri Besar and the establishment of the Unity Government.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Masri Mohd Daud told High Court Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin that the prosecution had informed the defence of the decision on May 3.
Lawyer Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud, representing Sanusi, confirmed the matter.
The court then set July 22, July 23, July 29, July 30, August 5, August 6, August 9, August 12, August 13, and August 23 for the trial.
The court also allowed the defence's request for a gag order after the prosecution did not object to it.
On both charges, Sanusi allegedly uttered seditious words regarding the appointment of the Selangor Menteri Besar and the establishment of the Unity Government at Simpang 4, Taman Selayang Mutiara-Kampung Bendahara, Gombak, 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, upon conviction.
— Bernama
