Umno leader slams PKR MP over pardon criticism; viral show video probed

 

Politics

Johor Umno Youth chief Noor Azleen Ambros has hit out at Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim over his criticism of the Federal Territories Pardons Board’s decision involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest.

In a statement today, Noor Azleen drew parallels between Hassan’s (below) questioning of the decision’s morality and ethics and the pardon granted to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in 2018, asking whether the same standards should apply to Anwar.

He said the same judicial system, Federal Constitution, and principle of the rule of law must apply regardless of who receives a pardon.

“Consistency in principle cannot depend on political convenience at the time,” he added.

Noor Azleen further accused Hassan of applying a double standard, arguing that his criticism of Najib was not about morality or ethics but “purely about political interests cloaked in the rhetoric of principle”.

MCMC probe

The MCMC today said it has identified several social media accounts for investigation following complaints over a performance video that went viral.

The clip allegedly contains content touching on the institution of the rulers and the Rukun Negara.

"An initial review found that the recording originated from a performance in 2018 and is now being recirculated on social media.

"MCMC is also working with the Criminal Investigation Department of the police to complete the investigation, including matters relating to digital evidence," it said in a statement.

Earlier, Bernama reported that National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang called for appropriate action over the clip, including investigations under the Penal Code, Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, Sedition Act 1948, and other applicable laws. - Mkini