Nurul Izzah held for seditious remark


Detained: Nurul Izzah at the Dang Wangi police station.

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah Anwar was arrested and detained overnight at the Jinjang police station for an allegedly seditious remark she made in Parliament.

The PKR vice-president was arrested at about 3.30pm yesterday over a speech she read on behalf of her father, jailed Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in Parliament last Tuesday.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Politics , nurul , sedition

Next In Nation

Anwar seeks swift passage of Bill limiting PM to two terms
Police seek public help to locate Myanmar teen missing since Jan 31
Police inspector recharged with failing to arrest suspect under Arms Act
Unemployed man charged with murder ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment
Over 37 tonnes of e-waste seized in Port Klang by AKPS
Over 350 landowners appeal Penang’s revised land tax, says Chow
Sabah floods: Victims told to prioritise safety as Paitan, Kota Marudu, Pitas declared disaster zones
Microsleep accounts for 20% of road accidents, says Miros
Unity and harmony vital to preserve Malaysians' well-being, says Tiong
Steven Sim hospitalised for extreme fatigue

Others Also Read