Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has defended his controversial speech, insisting that it in no way it diminished the esteemed role of the Pahang sultan, who served as Agong during the 15th general election.

Addressing the issue on Facebook, the Perikatan Nasional chairperson clarified that his speech during the Nenggiri by-election on Aug 15 was not intended to incite sedition...