Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia youth wing in Perak has lodged a police report against former Damansara MP Tony Pua over remarks allegedly touching on sensitive issues involving Malaysia’s constitutional monarchy system.
Perak Bersatu Armada chief Halim Nayan said the police report was filed as a protest against what he described as irresponsible statements that crossed the line as a Malaysian citizen.
According to Halim, Tony Pua’s comments were seen as challenging important foundations of the Federal Constitution and the constitutional monarchy system, which he said have long served as pillars of national stability and harmony.
“Malaysia is not a country built on narrow political emotions or misguided ideologies that allow insults against national institutions,” he said during a press conference outside the Ipoh district police headquarters on Wednesday.
He added that the country was founded upon constitutional principles, rule of law and respect for the Malay Rulers institution, which he described as an important symbol of unity and stability.
Halim further warned that any attempt to confuse the public or question loyalty towards the monarchy and the nation for political interests was irresponsible and dangerous.
He stressed that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse to spread hatred against the nation’s system, adding that democracy is not a licence to challenge institutions that uphold Malaysia’s stability.
Perak Bersatu Armada also urged police to launch immediate investigations and take firm action against those involved under the Sedition Act 1948 and other related laws.
Halim said the movement would continue defending the royal institution and warned against normalising statements that could threaten national harmony under the guise of free speech.
According to him, Perak Bersatu Armada was among the earliest groups to file a police report over the issue, with similar actions expected from Bersatu youth wings in other states.
The controversy arose after Tony Pua, who currently serves as Democratic Action Party disciplinary committee chairman, reportedly stated that Malaysia practises a constitutional monarchy system where royal powers are generally limited to specific matters.
He also said Malaysia is not governed under a system where royal decrees automatically dictate all aspects of public life.
The remarks came following a statement by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who suggested Seri Kembangan assemblyperson Wong Siew Ki and former Selangor exco Ronnie Liu attend Dataran Selangor weekly to better understand and appreciate the principles of the Rukun Negara.
