(June 15): Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar says police will investigate Culture and Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz under the Sedition Act 1948 over his statement warning the Johor crown prince to stay out of politics.

According to news portal Malaysiakini, Khalid said police reports had been lodged against Nazri which warranted a sedition probe.

"Yes, we will investigate it under the Sedition Act," Khalid was quoted as saying.

Khalid also told the new portal that police would record Nazri's statement soon.

Nazri on June 13 ticked off the crown prince of Johor over his criticism of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib for not showing up at the "Nothing To Hide" forum on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim had made a post on the Johor Southern Tigers Facebook page, saying: "How can you have a dialogue called Nothing2Hide featuring a person who has everything to hide? Obviously he won't show up".

The Star Online also reported Nazri telling Tunku Ismail to "stay out of politics" or risk getting "whacked".

"Rulers and royal families are not above the law. If you want to be a politician then say so, so we can hit you back for what you say," Nazri was quoted as saying.

Tunku Ismail's post went on to say that those entrusted with responsibility should not blame the people for lost confidence.

"For those who have been entrusted with the responsibility, do not blame the people for losing confidence and trust in you, but think of why they no longer have the confidence and trust in you."

Tunku Ismail's comments on Facebook were made June 5, the same day Najib failed to turn up at the forum of about 1,000 people after police ordered a halt, citing a security threat.

The dialogue on 1MDB, organised by non-governmental group SukaGuam, would have seen Najib taking questions on the Finance Ministry-owned debt-ridden fund. – The Malaysian Insider