# AGC rejects Zamri Vinoth’s bid to review charge

> Malaysian legal body denies preacher’s request to revisit public order charge after Facebook post.
- Title: AGC rejects Zamri Vinoth’s bid to review charge · Malay Mail
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/18/agc-rejects-zamri-vinoths-bid-to-review-charge-over-statement-at-kl-rally/235639
- Published: 2026-09-18T13:09:36+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

AGC dismissed Zamri Vinoth’s attempt to review a public order charge from a Facebook post.