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The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
No complex legal questions involved in Muhyiddin's sedition case, prosecution argues
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution contends that the sedition case involving former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin does not involve complex or extraordinary questions of law. In an affidavit responding to Muhyiddin's application to refer legal questions related to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court, the prosecution, as the respondent, stated that various legal issues concerning provisions of the Federal Constitution and the Act have already been decided by higher courts. Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Razali Che Ani, in the affidavit, said the issue raised regarding a speech or discussion allegedly falling under Clause 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution, read together with Section 3(2) and Section 3(3) of the Sedition Act 1948, is a matter of defence. 'This issue can be raised by Muhyiddin during the trial and should be decided by the presiding judge after all the respondent's witnesses (prosecution) have testified,' he said in the affidavit. Razali further stated that the issue is academic as the trial has not yet started, and no evidence has been presented for the court's consideration. He said the prosecution and evidence process for offences under the Act are conducted in accordance with the country's criminal law principles and comply with the Federal Constitution. 'It is not in the interest of justice to refer this case to the Federal Court. Therefore, I request that the applicant's (Muhyiddin's) notice of motion be dismissed,' he said. During today's proceedings, High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin set Aug 28 for the hearing of Muhyiddin's application to refer legal questions related to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court. The date was fixed during a case management session attended by Muhyiddin's lawyer, Joshua Tay, and Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Razali Che Ani. On April 4, Muhyiddin, 77, filed an application to refer a question of law regarding the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court to challenge the validity of certain provisions in the act. He had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of making seditious remarks while campaigning in conjunction with the Nenggiri state by-election at Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu, between 10.30 pm and 11.50 pm on Aug 14, 2024. The alleged seditious remarks concerned his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as Prime Minister following the 15th General Election, despite allegedly having the support of 115 out of 222 members of parliament at that time. He is charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, which is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act with a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both if convicted.
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
No complex legal questions involved in Muhyiddin's sedition case
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution contends that the sedition case involving former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin does not involve complex or extraordinary questions of law. In an affidavit responding to Muhyiddin's application to refer legal questions related to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court, the prosecution, as the respondent, stated that various legal issues concerning provisions of the Federal Constitution and the Act have already been decided by higher courts. Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Razali Che Ani, in the affidavit, said the issue raised regarding a speech or discussion allegedly falling under Clause 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution, read together with Section 3(2) and Section 3(3) of the Sedition Act 1948, is a matter of defence. 'This issue can be raised by Muhyiddin during the trial and should be decided by the presiding judge after all the respondent's witnesses (prosecution) have testified,' he said in the affidavit. Razali further stated that the issue is academic as the trial has not yet started, and no evidence has been presented for the court's consideration. He said the prosecution and evidence process for offences under the Act are conducted in accordance with the country's criminal law principles and comply with the Federal Constitution. 'It is not in the interest of justice to refer this case to the Federal Court. Therefore, I request that the applicant's (Muhyiddin's) notice of motion be dismissed,' he said. During today's proceedings, High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin set Aug 28 for the hearing of Muhyiddin's application to refer legal questions related to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court. The date was fixed during a case management session attended by Muhyiddin's lawyer, Joshua Tay, and Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Razali Che Ani. On April 4, Muhyiddin, 77, filed an application to refer a question of law regarding the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court to challenge the validity of certain provisions in the act. He had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of making seditious remarks while campaigning in conjunction with the Nenggiri state by-election at Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu, between 10.30 pm and 11.50 pm on Aug 14, 2024. The alleged seditious remarks concerned his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as Prime Minister following the 15th General Election, despite allegedly having the support of 115 out of 222 members of parliament at that time. He is charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, which is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act with a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both if convicted.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Prosecution: No complex legal issues in Muhyiddin's sedition case
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution contends that the sedition case involving former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin does not involve complex or extraordinary questions of law. In an affidavit responding to Muhyiddin's application to refer legal questions related to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court, the prosecution, as the respondent, stated that various legal issues concerning provisions of the Federal Constitution and the Act have already been decided by higher courts. Deputy public prosecutor Datuk Razali Che Ani, in the affidavit, said the issue raised regarding a speech or discussion allegedly falling under Clause 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution, read together with Section 3(2) and Section 3(3) of the Sedition Act 1948, is a matter of defence. "This issue can be raised by Muhyiddin during the trial and should be decided by the presiding judge after all the respondent's witnesses (prosecution) have testified," he said in the affidavit. Razali further stated that the issue is academic as the trial has not yet started, and no evidence has been presented for the court's consideration. He said the prosecution and evidence process for offences under the Act is conducted in accordance with the country's criminal law principles and complies with the Federal Constitution. "It is not in the interest of justice to refer this case to the Federal Court. Therefore, I request that the applicant's (Muhyiddin's) notice of motion be dismissed," he said. During today's proceedings, High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin set Aug 28 for the hearing of Muhyiddin's application to refer legal questions related to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court. The date was fixed during a case management session attended by Muhyiddin's lawyer, Joshua Tay, and deputy public prosecutor Datuk Razali Che Ani. On April 4, Muhyiddin, 77, filed an application to refer a question of law regarding the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court to challenge the validity of certain provisions in the act. He had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of making seditious remarks while campaigning in conjunction with the Nenggiri state by-election at Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu, between 10.30pm and 11.50pm on Aug 14, last year. The alleged seditious remarks concerned his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as prime minister following the 15th General Election, despite allegedly having the support of 115 out of 222 members of parliament at that time. He is charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, which is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act with a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both if convicted. – BERNAMA
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Muhyiddin's sedition case referral to be heard by new judge
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's application to refer legal questions relating to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court will be heard before another judge. The decision was made after High Court Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid allowed the application of defence lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad for the legal questions to be heard before Criminal High Court 4 Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin. Amer Hamzah, who represented Muhyiddin, in his submissions said that the legal questions arose following the sedition case faced by his client. 'The sedition case is the main case and has been set for trial at the Criminal High Court 4. Documents relating to the case have also been submitted to the court. 'We have made an application to refer legal questions relating to the sedition case, and it has been registered before the Honourable Judge Azhar. Hence, we request that the application be heard before the Honourable Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil since the main case is being tried before that judge,' said Amer Hamzah. Deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob did not object. On April 4, Muhyiddin, 77, filed an application to refer a question of law regarding the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court to challenge the validity of certain provisions in the act. He had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of making seditious remarks while campaigning in conjunction with the Nenggiri state by-election at the Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu, between 10.30 pm and 11.50 pm on Aug 14, 2024. The alleged seditious remarks concerned his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as Prime Minister following the 15th General Election, despite allegedly having the support of 115 out of 222 Members of Parliament at that time. He is charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, which is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act with a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both, if convicted.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Muhyiddin's bid to refer questions on sedition act to be heard before another judge
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's application to refer legal questions relating to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court will be heard before another judge. The decision was made after High Court Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid allowed the application of defence lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad for the legal questions to be heard before Criminal High Court 4 Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin. Amer Hamzah, who represented Muhyiddin, in his submissions said that the legal questions arose following the sedition case faced by his client. 'The sedition case is the main case and has been set for trial at the Criminal High Court 4. Documents relating to the case have also been submitted to the court. 'We have made an application to refer legal questions relating to the sedition case, and it has been registered before the Honourable Judge Azhar. Hence, we request that the application be heard before the Honourable Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil since the main case is being tried before that judge,' said Amer Hamzah. Deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob did not object. On April 4, Muhyiddin, 77, filed an application to refer a question of law regarding the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court to challenge the validity of certain provisions in the act. He had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of making seditious remarks while campaigning in conjunction with the Nenggiri state by-election at the Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu, between 10.30 pm and 11.50 pm on Aug 14, 2024. The alleged seditious remarks concerned his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as Prime Minister following the 15th General Election, despite allegedly having the support of 115 out of 222 Members of Parliament at that time. He is charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, which is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act with a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both, if convicted.
