Rais Yatim charged with sedition over Negeri Sembilan royal dispute
FORMER Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Rais Yatim was charged with sedition today over remarks he allegedly made following the purported proclamation of Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Jaafar as the 12th Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan in June. Rais,...
Former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Tan Sri Rais Yatim has been charged with sedition after allegedly making seditious remarks during a press conference on June 5, according to The Vibes. The charge, brought under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, stems from comments Rais made supporting Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Jaafar's claim to be the 12th Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.
Rais pleaded not guilty to the charge, which carries a potential fine of up to RM5,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both upon conviction. The court granted bail at RM8,000 with one surety, and the case is set to be mentioned on October 27.
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