KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Controversial British-based blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin is sent home for questioning over an alleged plot to overthrow Anwar’s government, dubbed the “Dubai Move” He ridiculed Malaysia’s attempts to do so.

He is 73 years old. malaysia today The news portal said there is no extradition treaty between Malaysia and the UK to force him to return.

“Neither the Malaysian government nor Bukit Aman can contact Interpol. Interpol can’t do anything, they can only advise, they don’t have the power to arrest. It’s not like the FBI, where you can raid people with helicopters or helicopters.”

“It’s no use contacting Interpol, no use contacting the British government because we don’t have an extradition treaty,” he said. “Extradition from the UK: Extradition from the UK: I He said in a video titled “Teach me a school.” AG and IGP,” he posted on his YouTube account yesterday.

Raja Petra said Malaysian authorities would face a lengthy process to force him to return.

He added that the decision whether to send him back was ultimately the prerogative of the UK Home Secretary.

“As a first step, the British courts will consider double criminality. The IGP has said my case falls under sedition, which is not illegal here in the UK.”

“I’m also British-born. I’m a British citizen, so I have protection from the government here. So the process of extradition is not that simple. It’s not like you have to make a phone call or apply. “We have to convince them that there is an element of double criminality,” he said.

The blogger also questioned whether it was illegal to talk about a “Dubai move”.

“In my latest case, it’s a move to Dubai. I said the government would collapse, the prime minister would collapse too. So what? What’s the problem?” he asked.

He compared Malaysia to Britain and said the British were not lifted up by talk of a plot to overthrow British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

“They call it the ‘Manchester Move’, but it’s not a crime to talk about it,” he said.

Mr Raja Petra said he was prepared to submit a statement to the Malaysian authorities at any embassy abroad, as long as the government covered his travel and accommodation costs.

“You can record my statement in Bangkok or anywhere else. As per our previous arrangement, please first send me RM50,000, perhaps more, for one week’s hotel and travel expenses.”

“In Singapore, I usually stay at Mandarin Oriental and Kempinski in Bangkok. I usually travel with Emirates Airlines. Please send me RM80,000 and let’s meet in Bangkok. If You can take my statement if you wish. No problem.”

“I will cooperate with the Malaysian government, whether it is the IGP or the AG. If you contact me, I will come right away. I will give you my bank account and you can send the money,” he said. Ta. .

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razaluddin Hussain has arrested several people, including Raja Petra, under section 124C of the Penal Code for posting a video on social media about “Dubai Move”, which is considered harmful to parliamentary democracy. was investigating. Complaints were filed across the country.

Section 124C covers the offense of attempting to engage in activities harmful to parliamentary democracy and carries a mandatory prison term of up to 15 years.

Last Saturday, Lazaruddin said police would consult the Attorney General’s court to decide the next court of action against Raja Petra.

The plan to expel Mr Anwar was first revealed on December 30 by Deputy Director-General of the Department of Community Communications Datuk Ismail Yusop.

Mr. Anwar has acknowledged the conspiracy allegations, but downplays them, saying he wants to focus on government work.