Rais charged with sedition over proclamation of ‘new’ Negeri Sembilan ruler
He is accused of uttering seditious remarks during a press conference following the alleged proclamation of a new Negeri Sembilan Yang Dipertuan Besar.
Former Senate president Rais Yatim has been charged with sedition in Melaka court over a purported proclamation of a new Negeri Sembilan ruler, according to prosecutors. The 84-year-old is accused of making seditious remarks during a press conference on June 5 following the alleged proclamation in a five-star hotel. In the remarks, Rais praised Tunku Nadzaruddin as the 12th Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and urged loyalty to him, stating that he is free to carry out royal duties.
Rais pleaded not guilty to the charge under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act, which carries a maximum penalty of three years' imprisonment or a fine of RM5,000. The prosecution proposed bail at RM10,000 with one surety, but Rais' legal team argued for a reduced bail amount of RM8,000, citing his cooperation with the court. The court granted bail at RM8,000 with one surety and set October 27 for the next case mention.
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