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SEKINCHAN: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the need for the Sedition Act after Sanusi Nor was charged with two counts of making seditious statements against royalty.

Both charges against the caretaker Kedah menteri besar were brought under Section 4(1)(a) of the Sedition Act 1948, which provides for a fine of up to RM5,000 or imprisonment for up to three years, or both, upon conviction.

“Yes, fundamentally, we avoid the use of the Sedition Act. However, when it comes to matters concerning the positions of the rulers…,” said Anwar.

“… when it comes to the position and dignity of the rulers… This is something we should uphold and prevent from turning into unhealthy political discourse,” he added after officiating the Sentuhan Agro Madani programme at MSekin Wonderland here today.

Sanusi pleaded not guilty to the two charges which relate to his speech at a ceramah in Gombak on July 11.