Rais faces sedition charge over royal remarks; PAS mulls Malacca polls logo
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Former Malaysian senator Rais Yatim faces sedition charges regarding comments on the Negeri Sembilan royal institution. Meanwhile, the PAS party is navigating political uncertainty regarding its logo usage for the upcoming Malacca state election following the deregistration of the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Why it matters
These developments highlight ongoing political instability and legal challenges facing opposition coalitions in Malaysia, which could impact the upcoming state election landscape.
News ✕ SNAPSHOT | Rais faces sedition charge over royal remarks; PAS mulls Malacca polls logo Malaysiakini Team Published: Sep 25, 2026 9:19 AM KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
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Former Dewan Negara senator Rais Yatim is...
KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Former Dewan Negara senator Rais Yatim is set to be charged with sedition at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court today over remarks concerning the Negeri Sembilan royal institution.
Sinar Harian reported that the charge is believed to be linked to the proclamation of Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja'afar as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan at a ceremony in Malacca on June 5.
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