Will Sanusi face trial for remarks about the former Agong?

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Sanusi Will Face Trial for Remarks Regarding the Former Agong

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is scheduled to face trial for remarks made about the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. The High Court in Shah Alam has set dates for this trial to proceed. Separately, Sanusi was acquitted and discharged on a different sedition charge.
Trial Dates Set for Second Charge

The trial for the charge involving remarks made against the Sultan of Pahang, who was the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the time, will take place from February 24 to 28 of next year. This continuation of proceedings was confirmed by the court.
Acquitted of First Sedition Charge

Sanusi has been acquitted and discharged from a first sedition charge. This charge related to remarks made about the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. The prosecution informed the court of their intention to withdraw and discontinue this specific case.
Defence Counsel Applied for Discharge

The application for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) on the first charge was made by Muhammad Sanusi’s lawyer, Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud. The court granted this application, leading to the acquittal and discharge for that particular charge.
Second Charge Involves Former Agong

The second charge that will proceed to trial pertains to seditious remarks allegedly uttered against Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. His Majesty held the position of Yang di-Pertuan Agong when the alleged remarks were made.

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