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AGC rejects Zamri Vinoth’s bid to review charge
Malaysian legal body denies preacher’s request to revisit public order charge after Facebook post.
In brief
Malaysian legal body denies preacher’s request to revisit public order charge after Facebook post. AGC dismissed Zamri Vinoth’s attempt to review a public order charge from a Facebook post. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
AGC rejects Zamri Vinoth’s bid
Attorney General's Chambers denied independent preacher Zamri Vinoth's request to review a public order charge.
“Today was fixed for the decision on the representation, and we wish to inform the court that the representation has been rejected”
Charge details
Zamri faces Section 505(b) public order charge for Facebook post causing public alarm.
“The statement was subsequently seen and heard by a 45-year-old man at Restoran Nasi Kandar Kudu on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman here.”
Trial dates set
Court scheduled trial for April 21 and 22 next year with six to seven witnesses expected.
“The prosecution was expected to call six to seven witnesses to testify.”
Legal context
Section 505(b) of Penal Code allows up to two years imprisonment or fine for public order offenses.
“The charge was framed under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code (Act 574), which provides for imprisonment of up to two years, a fine, or both upon conviction.”
Legal proceedings
Deputy Public Prosecutor informed court of rejection and requested trial dates.
“Lawyer Nur Shafiqah Shafiyah Omar, representing Zamri, subsequently requested that the court fix dates for the trial.”
Case background
Zamri charged on March 17 after Facebook post seen by man at restaurant in Kuala Lumpur.
“On March 17, Zamri Vinoth, whose real name is Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu, 42, was charged with making a statement likely to cause public alarm and incite any person to commit an offence against public order through his Facebook account, "Zamri Vinoth" at 12.22pm on February 3.”
What it means
AGC dismissed Zamri Vinoth’s attempt to review a public order charge from a Facebook post.
