How will prosecutors challenge Muhyiddin’s Federal Court referral request?

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Prosecutors to File Preliminary Objection Against Muhyiddin's Sedition Act Referral

Prosecutors intend to file a preliminary objection against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's application to have a legal question regarding the Sedition Act 1948 referred to the Federal Court. This move was communicated by Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Razali Che Ani to High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin during a case management session.
Application to Refer Legal Question Filed

Muhyiddin's legal team, represented by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, formally submitted the application on April 4. This request, made under Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964, seeks to refer a specific legal question pertinent to his ongoing sedition case to the Federal Court for determination.
Details of the Sedition Charge

The case against Muhyiddin, 77, stems from alleged seditious statements made during the Nenggiri by-election campaign on August 14, 2024, at Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu. He pleaded not guilty to the charge, which relates to his assertion that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as prime minister after the 15th General Election, despite claiming to have the support of 115 out of 222 Members of Parliament at the time. The charge falls under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948.
Court Proceedings and Next Steps

The matter was initially brought before the Gua Musang Sessions Court in Kelantan on August 27 last year before being transferred to the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin has scheduled April 29 for the next case management and granted the defence's request to excuse Muhyiddin from attending these proceedings. The potential penalties under the Sedition Act include a maximum fine of RM5,000, a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both, upon conviction.

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