Malaysia has charged its former Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, with sedition following comments made about the country's royalty.
The charges stem from a political speech Muhyiddin delivered in the state of Kelantan, where he allegedly insulted the former king. Muhyiddin, who served as Prime Minister from 2020 to 2021 and is now an opposition leader, pleaded not guilty to the charges. His remarks have been deemed as potentially denigrating to the monarchy, which holds a ceremonial yet highly revered position in Malaysia.
This legal action underscores the sensitive nature of discussing the royal family in Malaysia, where such comments can lead to serious legal repercussions.
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