KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Jun 6) said that the police have launched an investigation against Kedah Chief Minister Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over his alleged claims that Penang falls under Kedah's ownership. Mr Anwar said that he received a report from the police against
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday said that the police have launched an investigation against Kedah Chief Minister Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over his alleged claims that Penang falls under Kedah's ownership.
“ are ready to take appropriate action to avoid the continuation of statements that violate the constitutional and legal principles. This includes under the Penal Code and also under the Sedition Act,” said Mr Anwar in parliament during the Minister's Question Time. The prime minister told parliament that the position of Penang as a separate state is guaranteed under the Federal Constitution.“Is it because you are greedy for power state elections that you are willing to sacrifice the principles of the constitution and bring chaos?In Penang, Pakatan Harapan braces for inroads by Perikatan Nasional during upcoming state polls
Last Monday, Mr Sanusi, who is also the PAS elections director, reportedly claimed that Penang is under the ownership of Kedah, according to local media. Following this, Mr Anwar told reporters a day later that Mr Sanusi should understand and follow the Federal Constitution before making claims on ownership of Penang.
He reportedly said that historical and academic studies supported his claim that Kedah owned Penang. He added that there was a need for the current generation to rectify the “distortion of history” and amend the Federal Constitution accordingly.
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