Police report lodged against Kedah MB over remarks
Police in Malaysia have opened an investigation into Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor following a report regarding remarks made during an election campaign. Authorities are investigating the matter under laws concerning public mischief and improper use of network facilities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the strict enforcement of election laws and public speech regulations during the ongoing state election period in Malaysia.
SEREMBAN: Police have received a report against Perikatan Nasional election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (pic) over remarks allegedly made during a ceramah while campaigning for the 16th Negri Sembilan election.
State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the report was lodged by a 40-year-old man at the Bandar Seri Jempol police station on Friday.
“The complainant was unhappy with a news report published by an online portal regarding a ceramah by the Kedah Mentri Besar.
“The case is being investigated under Section 505 of the Penal Code for making statements conducive to public mischief,” he said in a statement.
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