AGC denies ‘selective prosecution’ claim

 

The AGC issued the statement following claims made after caretaker Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor’s sedition charge on Tuesday.

PETALING JAYA: The attorney-general’s chambers (AGC) has denied claims of “selective prosecution” when charging prominent individuals in court.

In a statement, the AGC said any decision to charge an individual was based on facts obtained in the course of the investigation.

The AGC was not “pressured” by any party, it said.

“If there is strong evidence that an individual has committed an offence, he or she will be prosecuted in accordance with the law, regardless of their status and background.”

Yesterday, former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin accused the government of using the law to suppress its political opponents.

His claim follows Sanusi Nor’s sedition charge on Tuesday for allegedly insulting the Selangor sultan. The caretaker Kedah menteri besar claimed trial.

In March, the AGC brushed off similar accusations after several Bersatu leaders were charged in court over the Jana Wibawa economic stimulus programme.

Muhyiddin was charged with four counts of abuse of power in relation to the project to obtain RM232.5 million for his party. He was also charged with two counts of money laundering amounting to RM195 million.

The AGC then also denied that the decision to charge the politicians had been politically motivated. - FMT