#KiniNews: Sanusi's Penang claim irresponsible, AG will decide on further action, says Anwar

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said he has left the matter of any further action against Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s claims that “Penang belongs to Kedah” to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).

Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat during Prime Minister Question Time, Anwar described Sanusi’s claims as “irresponsible” and confirmed several police reports were lodged on the matter, including under the Sedition Act.

“I have left the matter fully to the AGC to take appropriate action,” said Anwar in a response to Lim Guan Eng (Harapan-Bagan).

Anwar added that the final agreement to form the Federation of the Malay States in August, 1957, remained as a basis of the current constitutional provisions.

"So why is the matter (on Penang's status) raised now? Because of the state elections! This matter had never been raised before except by an irresponsible leader," said Anwar.

Earlier several opposition lawmakers had attempted to raise a point of order and stop Lim from asking the question which they claimed contained a negative assumption.
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