KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has denied allegations of politically motivated selective prosecution and persecution of any individual who is alleged to have committed an offence.
Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun, in a statement yesterday, stressed that any decision to frame charges against any individual is based on evidence and facts, and not due to the demands of any party.
“The decision is based on evidence in the investigation papers, and does not favour any party, based on integrity.
“This is to ensure victims, witnesses, the accused and the public obtain appropriate justice according to the powers of the AG under Section 145(3) of the Federal Constitution,” the statement read.
The statement comes in the wake of claims of politically motivated selective prosecution and persecution in the case involving Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Yesterday, Sanusi was charged in the Selayang sessions court with two counts of sedition under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 for allegedly 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.
He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
According to the Idrus, if there is strong evidence of any individual committing an offence under any provision of the law, the said individual can be prosecuted by the AGC, regardless of the person’s status and background.
Sanusi was arrested at about 3am in Kuala Lumpur yesterday after the police said their calls to him and his officers for him to be present in court “were rejected”.
Several parties had criticised his 3am arrest and alleged the charges framed against him to be politically motivated.
— Bernama
