Tony Pua

2024 - 2 - 4

Tony Pua in the Headlines: A Controversial Saga Unfolds

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The saga surrounding Tony Pua's social media posts and legal actions by Umno unfold amidst heated debates and investigations.

The recent news swirling around Tony Pua, the former MP, and prominent figure in Malaysian politics, has sparked a wave of controversy and legal threats. Umno vice president, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, sternly demanded Pua to issue an apology and delete all his social media posts or face legal consequences. This ultimatum came as a response to Pua's outspoken remarks on Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's sentence and the Pardons Board decision, criticized by Umno leaders as crossing boundaries. Pua, known for his sharp tongue, delivered a sarcastic riposte to the demands for an apology, further fueling the already heated situation.

The tensions escalated as Umno Youth vowed to file reports against Pua, citing his alleged insolence and disrespect towards authorities. DAP, the party to which Pua belongs, faced calls to take stern action against him for his controversial comments that stirred public outrage. The Inspector-General of Police confirmed an investigation into Pua's statements, hinting at possible sedition charges and legal consequences for his social media posts. Despite the mounting pressure, Pua remained defiant, stating that he would present himself at Bukit Aman for questioning as summoned.

In a dramatic turn of events, Tony Pua was summoned by the police to provide a statement regarding his Facebook comments, which were deemed seditious by authorities. As the saga continued, Pua expressed frustration at what he perceived as a waste of time and resources in investigating him. Nevertheless, he cooperated with the investigation and gave a detailed statement to the authorities, aiming to resolve the escalating situation with transparency and compliance with the legal process.

Interesting Facts: Tony Pua, a former MP and DAP publicity secretary, is well-known for his vocal criticism of political figures and government decisions. Umno, a prominent political party in Malaysia, has taken a strong stance against Pua's comments, leading to legal actions and investigations. The Inspector-General of Police confirmed that Pua was under investigation for allegedly insulting the Agong, showcasing the gravity of the situation and the potential legal implications for Pua's social media activities.

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'Don't be so rude, Tony Pua'- Umno veep (New Straits Times Online)

KUANTAN: Umno vice president Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has asked Tony Pua to issue an apology and delete all his social media posts or face legal ...

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Pua has gone overboard with comments on Najib's sentence, says ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Tony Pua has gone overboard with his remarks on the recent Pardons Board decision on Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, says Umno vice-president ...

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Watch what you say or face legal action, Umno veep Wan Rosdy ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail today told former DAP publicity secretary Tony Pua to apologise for disrespecting ...

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Najib's pardon: Pua delivers sarcastic riposte to 'apology' demands (Malaysiakini)

Former MP Tony Pua is not standing down despite being slammed and asked to apologise for allegedly questioning the previous Agong's decision to commute ...

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Umno Youth to file reports against Pua over FB posts (Free Malaysia Today)

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh says Tony Pua must face justice for his alleged 'insolence' in disputing the decision made by the (then) Agong.

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DAP urged to take stern action against Tony Pua (New Straits Times)

ALOR STAR: Kedah Umno has joined the party's rank in condemning DAP veteran Tony Pua over his recent comments on the Pardons Board's decision to reduce the ...

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IGP: DAP's Tony Pua under investigation for insulting Agong (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The police have opened an investigation into comments made by DAP's Tony Pua in relation to the Pardons Board's recent decision to ...

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Tony Pua facing sedition probe over FB posts, says IGP (Free Malaysia Today)

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain says the ex-Damansara MP has been summoned to Bukit Aman tomorrow to assist in the investigation.

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Report lodged on Tony Pua will not cause 'turmoil' in unity ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno's decision to lodge a police report against senior DAP leader Tony Pua will not cause any turmoil in the unity government, ...

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Bukit Aman to record Tony Pua's statement on Monday on his ... (The Edge Markets MY)

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 4): Social activist Tony Pua has been summoned by the police to Bukit Aman at 1pm on Monday (Feb 5) to record his statement in connection ...

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Police to record statement from Tony Pua over Facebook comments (Daily Express)

KUALA LUMPUR: Social activist Tony Pua has been summoned by the police to Bukit Aman at 1pm tomorrow to record his statement in connection with an alleged ...

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DAP's Tony Pua says will present himself at Bukit Aman tomorrow ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — DAP's Tony Pua acknowledged receipt of his summons to Bukit Aman for questioning over his comments in relation to the Pardons Board's ...

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"Wish me luck", says Tony Pua (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Senior DAP leader Tony Pua continues his rantings on the social media after police announced that they have launched an investigation into the ...

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"I Beg Your Pardon?" — Tony Pua's FB Status Probed By PDRM For ... (SAYS)

Former Damansara member of parliament (MP) Tony Pua is being investigated by the police for posting Facebook statuses that have been deemed seditious in nature ...

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Tony Pua arrives at Bukit Aman to have statement recorded (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP's Tony Pua has arrived at Bukit Aman to have his statement recorded in connection with his recent comments on the sentence reduction for ...

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Tony Pua says fully cooperated with Bukit Aman investigators (The Star Online)

He was called up by police in connection with recent comments on the sentence reduction for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Phua, who arrived ...

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DAP's Tony Pua says fully cooperated with police investigation over ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — DAP's Tony Pua said that he had fully cooperated with the police after he was summoned to Bukit Aman today following his remarks on ...

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IGP: DAP's Tony Pua under investigation for insulting Agong (The Borneo Post)

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 4): The police have opened an investigation into comments made by DAP's Tony Pua in relation to the Pardons Board's recent decision to ...

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Tony Pua: 'Police are wasting time investigating me' (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Former DAP national publicity secretary Tony Pua has described the investigation into his alleged seditious remark as a waste of time.

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Tony Pua gives statement to police over Facebook postings which ... (The Edge Markets MY)

Former DAP national publicity secretary Tony Pua Kiam Wee gave a statement to the police here on Monday to help in an investigation into five of his ...

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Tony Pua gives statement to police over his Facebook... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Former DAP national publicity secretary Tony Pua has given a statement to police here today to help in the investigation into five of his Facebook posts on ...

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