TANJONG KARANG, July 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that he will oppress no one, including individuals from opposition parties.
Anwar said he knew how life was in prison and would not arbitrarily use his power as prime minister.
“(If going by that) I am criticised, I would have taken action long ago. Sometimes, if I were to succumb to my anger, I would have ended up in jail but I never did. Because this country has laws.
“Whether they are from PAS or Bersatu, I will not oppress them because I know how miserable it is to be cooped up in prison,” he said at the Tanjong Karang Unity Maal Hijrah 1445H celebration in Kampung Raja Musa, here, last night, which was also attended by Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
The prime minister said this after Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, 48, was charged with two counts of sedition in the Selayang Sessions Court on July 18 for inciting the public over his remarks on the appointment of the Selangor Menteri Besar and the establishment of the Unity Government in a political talk last week.
The Perikatan Nasional election director pleaded not guilty to both charges, which were read out separately before judges Nor Rajiah Mat Zin and Osman Affendi Mohd Shalleh.
Sanusi was alleged to have committed acts that had a seditious tendency by uttering words that have a tendency to raise discontent or disaffection among the subjects of a Ruler.
Meanwhile, Anwar said the youth must have the understanding to drive change in the country as implemented by the Prophet’s companion Ali bin Abi Talib, who played a major role in the migration of Muslims from Makkah to Madinah.
“Young people must not only wave the flag and shout. Follow with understanding. If asked if you agree to support Anwar or Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, let it be with understanding,” he said.
— Bernama
