KEPONG MP Lim Lip Eng has demanded an explanation from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) as to why Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was charged in court barely a fortnight for allegedly insulting the royal institution while the assault case of deaf-mute e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong has been allowed to drag on for three months.

Highlighting what is obviously a double standard in the handling of both cases, the DAP lawmaker drew “acute similarities” between Muhyiddin’s case and Ong’s case.

“Both incidents were captured on video and involved serious allegations of wrongdoing. However, there is a significant difference in the speed of action between these two cases,” berated the four-term MP (two terms each for Segambut and Kepong) in a media statement.

“In the case involving a policeman (escort for Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim) who allegedly assaulted a Ong on May 28, the AGC has yet to decide on whether to charge the policeman with assault despite three months having lapsed.

“I urge the authorities to provide an explanation as to why these two cases are being given attention and action with different levels of urgency.”

For the record, Muhyiddin who is also the Bersatu president pled not guilty to a sedition charge at the Sessions Court in Gua Musang yesterday over seditious remarks made at a ceramah on Aug 15 during the Nenggiri by-election campaigning.

The former premier claimed trial after the charges were read out to him before Judge Nik Mohd Tarmizie Nik Mohd Shukri.

The charge was framed under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 which provides for a fine of up to RM5,000 or imprisonment for up to three years or both upon conviction.

Elaborating further, Lim who is also the DAP Kuala Lumpur state committee (2021-2024) secretary contended that Article 8(1) of the Federal Constitution states that everyone is equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection under the law.

“However, recent developments have raised serious questions about the extent to which this basic principle is actually implemented in our country,” the 52-year-old lawyer by qualification hit out.

“It is very impressive and commendable that the police and the AGC only needed less than 13 days to complete the investigation and charge the Pagoh MP. This swift action shows that when the authorities are committed, law enforcement can be enforced without unreasonable delay.” - Aug 28, 2024

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