00:00Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has defended his controversial statement allegedly touching
00:06on 3R issues, asserting that it was a statement of fact.
00:11The statement was reportedly made during his campaign for the Nenggiri by-election at Felda
00:16Perasu on August 15.
00:19In a Facebook post on Monday, the Perikatan National Chairman emphasized that he had no
00:24intention of insulting the Royal Institution of the Malay Rulers or inciting division among
00:29the people.
00:31The former Prime Minister reiterated that his speech in Nenggiri was a factual statement,
00:36not meant to disrespect the Institution of the Malay Rulers or instigate any sort of
00:41disharmony and therefore did not violate any of the country's laws.
00:46Muhyiddin also stated that he would fully cooperate with the police in their investigation.
00:51In the viral video, Muhyiddin can be seen questioning the decision of the 16th Young
00:56Dipertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, to appoint Datuk Seri
01:02Anwar Ibrahim as Prime Minister following the 15th General Election.
01:07The video has since sparked severe condemnation from various parties, including Tengku Mahkota
01:13of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Mustafa Billah
01:18Shah.
01:19At least 29 police reports have been lodged against Muhyiddin.
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