Zamri Vinoth’s trial set for April after representation rejected
Deputy public prosecutor Nur Farhana Poad says the prosecution will call up to seven witnesses to testify against the 41-year-old preacher.
On March 17, Zamri Vinoth was charged with posting on Facebook about an illegal temple gathering on February 3, according to the Attorney-General's Chambers. The charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail, a fine, or both. Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth, 41, sought to have his case reviewed, but his representations were rejected today by the magistrates' court.
Deputy public prosecutor Nur Farhana Poad informed the court that the prosecution would call up to seven witnesses to testify against him. The court has scheduled the trial to take place on April 21-22, and extended Zamri's bail. At a press conference afterward, Zamri expressed positive feelings about the outcome, stating that he was grateful for the opportunity to explain his case and the Anti-Illegal House of Worship Movement (Garah) he coordinates.
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