COMMENT | A statesperson's responsibility

COMMENT | In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape, former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged under the Sedition Act 1948 over remarks he made during a campaign speech in the Nenggiri by-election.

The charge, which could lead to a fine of up to RM5,000 or imprisonment for up to three years, is a reflection of the gravity of his actions and the potential impact they could have on national unity and the respect for the constitutional monarchy.

This is not just a case of...