Court to hear Muhyiddin's reference bid on Aug 28
Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin is accused of making seditious statements during the Nenggiri by-election in Gua Musang, Kelantan, last year. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR : The High Court here will hear Muhyiddin Yassin's bid to refer legal questions to the apex court on the validity of certain provisions under Sedition Act on Aug 28.
The former prime minister is accused of making seditious statements during the Nenggiri by-election in Gua Musang, Kelantan, last year.
Justice Jamil Hussin fixed the date after lawyer Joshua Tay, appearing for Muhyiddin, told the court that the defence and prosecution had agreed on the date.
The court then instructed the prosecution and defence to file their submissions by Aug 14.
Deputy public prosecutor Razali Che Ani appeared for the prosecution.
Muhyiddin allegedly said he was not invited by the then Yang Di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as prime minister following the 2022 general election, despite having obtained the majority support of 115 MPs.
If found guilty, the Perikatan Nasional chairman and Bersatu president will face a jail term that could extend to three years or a maximum fine of RM5,000.
Muhyiddin was initially charged at the Gua Musang sessions court in August last year.
On Nov 27, Justice Azmi Abdullah allowed his application to have the case transferred to the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
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