KUALA LUMPUR – Independent preacher Ahmad Dusuki Abd Rani is unfazed by the letter of demand sent to him today by Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil, saying that he is ready to face the matter head-on.
In his Facebook post today, Dusuki said Fahmi should instead apologise for violating the decree by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who forbade political talks in mosques.
“The minister (Fahmi), the one who gave a speech in a mosque, should, within 24 hours, apologise to the Sultan of Selangor and the people of Selangor.
“He has now cornered me and accused me of slandering him. It was clear; he admitted it (giving a talk in a mosque), and there were pictures of him giving a talk in a mosque in Rawang, Selangor,” Dusuki said.
Earlier today, Fahmi’s lawyer, Asheeq Ali Sethi Alivi, reportedly confirmed having issued a letter of demand to two individuals, namely, Dusuki and the administrator of the Facebook page N13 Kuang, respectively.
Fahmi is demanding the retraction of the statements produced by both parties that are deemed malicious and meant to tarnish his image, as well as an open apology from both individuals within 24 hours, among others.
Dusuki, however, said he has yet to receive the letter as of his point of writing at about 11am today.
“I am ready to face this. Friends can start preparing popcorn or Super Ring to watch (how this develops),” he added. – August 3, 2023