Hassan Karim accuses the prime minister of repeating past mistakes in the wake of the storm over the government's choice of a royalty-linked telco to run the nation's 5G network.

The former leader tells why the government wants to prevent PN from raising Malay issues.

This comes after the Court of Appeal dismissed Wan Ji Wan Hussin's appeal against the conviction and reinstated the Sessions Court's sentence.

Shamsul Anuar Nasarah says the police will take stern action against anyone who exploits 3R issues, regardless of background, status, or position.

The Perikatan Nasional chairman was questioned over the remarks he made in the run-up to last week's by-election.

Razarudin Husain also says the police will record Perikatan Nasional chairman Muhyiddin Yassin's statement over his alleged 'haram' vote remark.

The prime minister says he does not agree with the use of the Sedition Act on those who criticise the government, but that attempts to incite the people using the 3R issues are not acceptable.

Law minister Azalina Othman Said says this is to ensure the legislation is only used to protect the royal institution from acts of provocation.

Shafizan Mohamed says those who have adopted an open attitude all this time are now suddenly saying 'long live the king'.

The agencies involved will include the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the police.

The colonial-era Sedition Act has no place in the reformist programme of any democratic government.

Many hail the Kedah menteri besar as a hero.