Former Damansara MP Tony Pua’s status in a police investigation linked to his May Facebook post about the Rukun Negara was upgraded from witness to suspect on the morning of June 15, 2026, at Bukit Aman police headquarters [1, 2].
Pua attended a further questioning session accompanied by his lawyer, Sangeet Kaur Deo. The session lasted under 30 minutes and focused largely on the meaning of words in the post, including the term "decree" [1, 2]. Pua later said, "My response was that the meaning of the post is per what I wrote, but I’ll be happy to provide additional elaboration if required, in Court." He also stated, "I am fully prepared to defend my innocence, and more importantly, rigorously defend spirit of the Rukun Negara, and the sanctity of the Federal Constitution in Court of Law" [2].
The investigation involves sections 505(b) of the Penal Code and 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, with possible charges under the Sedition Act [1, 2]. The probe was initially submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers but returned to Bukit Aman for further police questioning [1, 2].
Tony Pua originally posted on May 20, 2026, that Malaysia practices a constitutional monarchy where Malay rulers’ powers are generally limited to certain areas [1]. The Selangor police chief confirmed 59 police reports had been filed nationwide over the matter [1].
Pua reflected, "It is just unfortunate that while I have retired from public life, the public life hasn't retired itself from me" [1]. The next procedural step will depend on police findings and potential charges following the extended investigation at Bukit Aman.
