Justice Aslam Zainuddin scheduled Dec 10 for the next court appearance after deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob said the prosecution needed more time as the representations submitted by Sanusi were still under consideration by the attorney-general.

“I hope this will be the final date,” Aslam told the court.

In September, Sanusi had apologised to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, over remarks he made at a ceramah in July last year.

He acknowledged that the remarks were offensive and disrespectful and had hurt the sultan’s feelings.

In his apology, the PAS leader said he was deeply remorseful and promised to exercise greater caution with his statements to ensure they align with Malay customs, which uphold respect for the rulers.

Sanusi’s remarks involved the appointment of Selangor’s menteri besar.

He said he wrote to Sultan Sharafuddin to explain his remarks, claiming that they were distorted by Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional.

The Perikatan Nasional election director was nonetheless charged with making seditious statements against royalty, and claimed trial.