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PAS chief to face Malaysian police over claims US would help ‘topple’ government
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PAS chief to face Malaysian police over claims US would help ‘topple’ government

Malaysian police have initiated an investigation into Islamist opposition leader Abdul Hadi Awang following his controversial claim that the United States once offered assistance to topple the Malaysian government during Barack Obama's 2014 visit. The allegations, made at PAS's annual congress, have prompted federal police to contact Awang, who has expressed willingness to cooperate. The case is being examined under Sections 505(b) and 233 of Malaysian law, which address statements causing public alarm and misuse of communication networks. Washington has categorically denied the accusation, calling it false.

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PAS chief to face Malaysian police over claims US would help ‘topple’ government

Malaysian police have initiated an investigation into Islamist opposition leader Abdul Hadi Awang following his controversial claim that the United States once offered assistance to topple the Malaysian government during Barack Obama's 2014 visit. The allegations, made at PAS's annual congress, have prompted federal police to contact Awang, who has expressed willingness to cooperate. The case is being examined under Sections 505(b) and 233 of Malaysian law, which address statements causing public alarm and misuse of communication networks. Washington has categorically denied the accusation, calling it false.

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