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DAP leaders demand Umno apologise to Sultan Muhriz over lèse-majesté row
A group of Democratic Action Party leaders has condemned what they characterise as challenges to the position of Malay rulers as an act of sedition that cannot be taken lightly. The party has called on Umno to apologise to Selangor's Sultan Muhriz before directing accusations at Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
LSN Malaysia ·
Democratic Action Party leaders have intensified their response to recent statements regarding the position of Malay rulers, urging the United Malays National Organisation to prioritise an apology to Selangor's Sultan Muhriz.
The DAP contingent argued that any action challenging the status of Malay rulers constitutes lèse-majesté, a matter of constitutional significance that demands serious treatment. Party representatives stressed that such conduct cannot be dismissed or minimised given the legal and cultural implications involved.
The statement appears to direct attention away from Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook, suggesting that accountability should first be established elsewhere before levelling accusations at the minister. The DAP's position reflects broader sensitivities surrounding the institution of the monarchy and its constitutional protections under Malaysian law.
The exchange underscores ongoing political tensions between coalition partners in Malaysia's government, with parties taking differing approaches to matters involving royal protocol and state institutions.