KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The hearing of Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s sedition case, involving two charges over his remarks about the appointment of Selangor menteri besar and the setup of the Unity Government, is set to begin tomorrow at the Shah Alam High Court.
The hearing will be conducted before judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin.
Lawyer Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud, representing Sanusi, confirmed the matter when contacted by Bernama today.
On July 18, 2023, the Jeneri assemblyman pleaded not guilty in the Selayang Sessions Court to the two charges, and the case was transferred to the Shah Alam High Court on February 1 for trial.
Sanusi submitted a representation to the Attorney-General’s Chamber to strike the two charges against him, but it was dismissed.
The court has also set July 23, 29 and 30, as well as August 5, 6, 9, 12, 13 and 23, to hear the case.
On both charges, Sanusi is alleged to have uttered seditious words regarding the appointment of the Selangor menteri besar and establishment of the Unity Government at a political talk in Simpang 4, Taman Selayang Mutiara-Kampung Bendahara, Gombak, near here at 11pm on July 11 last year.
The charges were framed under Section 4(1)(a) of the Sedition Act 1948 and are punishable under Section 4(1) of the same act, which provides a maximum fine of RM5,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both, upon conviction.
— Bernama
