KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 -- The prosecution has filed its appeal against the Court of Appeal's unanimous decision yesterday to acquit Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.

In a brief statement today, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) confirmed it had filed the appeal at the Federal Court.

"After examining and considering the Court of Appeal's decision, this department has filed a notice of appeal today to appeal against that decision for discharge and acquittal," it said.

The AGC said this appeal process is part of the judicial system which allows for review of decisions from the lower courts.

"This is a normal practice in the country's legal process and does not reflect any prejudice against anyone," it said.

The AGC said the fili...