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Malay Mail
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Bersatu's Razali Idris ordered to enter defence over sedition charge linked to Zahid-Syed Saddiq speech in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Bersatu leader Datuk Razali Idris has been ordered by the Sessions Court to enter his defence on a sedition charge over remarks made during a speech in 2023. Judge Norma Ismail ruled that the prosecution had successfully established all elements of the charge against Razali, who is also a Terengganu state executive councillor, Free Malaysia Today reported today. Razali's lawyer, Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud, said the defence plans to call between three and four witnesses to testify. The hearing is scheduled to resume on September 26. Deputy public prosecutor Badiuszaman Ahmad is representing the prosecution. Razali is accused of making seditious remarks during a speech at Padang Astaka Chukai in Kemaman on November 10, 2023. He allegedly questioned the disparity in treatment between Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who was granted a conditional discharge from 47 corruption charges, and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who was convicted of criminal breach of trust.
Free Malaysia Today
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Bersatu leader to enter defence to sedition charge
Razali Idris is standing trial on one count of sedition for remarks allegedly uttered at Padang Astaka Chukai in Kemaman on Nov 10, 2023. KUALA LUMPUR : The sessions court here has ordered Bersatu leader Razali Idris to enter his defence to a charge of uttering seditious statements in a speech two years ago. Judge Norma Ismail held that the prosecution had established all the ingredients of the charge against Razali, a Terengganu exco member. Lawyer Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud, assisted by Sahrilnizam Amin, informed the court that the defence would call between three and four witnesses to testify in Razali's defence. The hearing will continue on Sept 26. Deputy public prosecutor Badiuszaman Ahmad appeared for the prosecution. Razali is standing trial on one count of sedition for remarks allegedly uttered at Padang Astaka Chukai in Kemaman on Nov 10, 2023. He allegedly questioned the difference in treatment received by deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, after Zahid was conditionally discharged of 47 corruption charges. Syed Saddiq meanwhile was convicted of criminal breach of trust.
Malay Mail
04-06-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Prosecution: Muhyiddin's sedition trial doesn't warrant Federal Court review, trial judge can decide
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — 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 August 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 August 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. — Bernama
