Representasi ditolak, bicara kes Arun bermula Februari

Arun Dorasamy, also known as Arumugam Dorasamy, faced charges under Section 505(b) of the Offences Against the Public Tranquility Act (Act 574). This law allows for imprisonment up to two years or a fine, or both, if the offense is deemed to be malicious. The Public Prosecutor's Office (AGC) rejected Arun's representation, citing the potential for public outrage via social media.

Assistant Public Prosecutor Airina Syazreen Zainurin informed the court of this matter during the proceedings today. The trial was set to begin on February 1, 2027, with the prosecution planning to call seven witnesses to provide evidence. Arun, represented by lawyer T Gunaseelan, is accused of sending messages on his Instagram account that encouraged others to commit acts against public servants.

This alleged incident occurred at a shopping center in Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai Selatan, at 3:45 pm on March 12, 2025. Arun, 56, pleaded not guilty to the charge, which occurred at a shopping center in Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai Selatan, on March 12, 2025. The offense is alleged to have encouraged members of the Hindu Agama Ani Malaysia Association to protest on the streets if no action is taken against free speech advocate Zamri Vinoth over a controversial video involving three local radio announcers accused of promoting a religious celebration.

The charge was brought under Section 505(b) of the Offences Against the Public Tranquility Act (Act 574), which prescribes a penalty of up to two years in prison, a fine, or both, if the offense is deemed malicious.