Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged with Sedition
Muhyiddin accused of insulting former king in speech questioning 2022 election outcome
- Muhyiddin Yassin pleaded not guilty to sedition charges in a Kelantan court.
- The charges relate to remarks made during an August 2024 campaign rally.
- Muhyiddin questioned why he wasn't invited to form a government despite claiming majority support.
- Malaysia's Sedition Act criminalizes speech that undermines the monarchy.
- Muhyiddin is also facing separate corruption and money laundering charges.