'Sultan of Melaka' arrested by police
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MALACCA: The police today arrested an individual who claims to be the sultan of Melaka.
Melaka Deputy CPO Datuk Shah Gzali Khan Shahadat said Raja Noor Jan Shah Raja Tuah was being investigated under the Sedition Act.
He said Raja Noor Jan Shah was picked up at 10.50 am while travelling to Pulau Besar to attend what is believed to be a thanksgiving function relating to the so-called revival of the Melaka sultanate.
"The arrest was made based on at least 10 reports made by several organisations, including NGOs, which have expressed apprehension after a so-called investiture and invitations to attend the event," he told reporters.
On Jan 8, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron said the Melaka government dismissed the claim by Raja Noor Jan Shah to be recognised as the sultan of Melaka.
He said then that the state government only recognised the awards and medals bestowed by the Yang Dipertua Negeri, Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob.
Shah Gzali Khan said an investigation revealed that about 50 followers of Raja Noor Jan Shah were headed for Pulau Besar, apparently to attend the thanksgiving event.
"None of the followers were arrested. However, it all depends on their actions. Anyone obstructing the police and civil servants in the discharge of their duties will be arrested," he said. Bernama
