Activist claims trial over offensive Instagram post
Islah Wahyudi Zainudin, a former independent candidate in the Negeri Sembilan election, is accused of posting offensive content linked to the royal institution.
On January 14, activist Islah Wahyudi Zainudin, 46, faced a court appearance in Sepang, Malaysia, to contest charges related to an Instagram post deemed offensive by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The post allegedly originated from the account "randuk malaysia" and was viewed again on January 24.
Zainudin, who had previously run as an independent candidate for the Sri Tanjung seat in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The offense, under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, carries penalties of up to RM500,000 in fines or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, along with an additional RM5,000 fine for each day the offense persists following conviction.
During the trial, MCMC deputy public prosecutor Fadhli Ab Wahab requested a bail amount of RM10,000 with one surety. However, Zainudin's legal counsel, Aidil Khalid, argued for a lower bail of RM3,000. The court ultimately set bail at RM6,000, with one surety, and scheduled a mention for September 22.
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