Muhyiddin Yassin, the former prime minister of Malaysia, has been charged with treason. This is a big change in Malaysia’s law and politics. The charge was made public earlier this month and is based on things Muhyiddin is said at an election gathering where he is accused of insulting the previous king. This move has made political issues worse in the country and has big effects on the former prime minister, who is now the leader of the opposition.
Muhyiddin Yassin’s sedition charge highlights growing political tensions as the former PM is accused of insulting the former king.
Muhyiddin Yassin is being charged with sedition because of things he said at a recent gathering that were said to be negative about the monarchy. The Malaysian government says he said things about the former king, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, that were seen as insulting. Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was king before the current monarch. People say that the comments, which were made during an election campaign, caused a stir and led to the treason charge. This is seen as an attempt to protect the monarchy’s honour from threats.
Controversy unfolds: Ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin charged with sedition for alleged disrespect towards Malaysia’s monarchy.
Muhyiddin was Malaysia’s Prime Minister from March 2020 to August 2021. Since then, he has taken on a more important role as the leader of the opposition. As a leader, he is at the top of the political scene, and it’s clear that his words during the last election campaign have been closely watched by