Duo charged over offensive posts against Tuanku Muhriz
Both men, aged 44 and 46, appealed for a lower bail amount, citing financial difficulties and their lack of stable employment.
Two social media users, Abdullah Aidid Mochtar, 44, and Ashadi Zul Izzi Zainal Abidin, 46, were charged in a Kuala Lumpur court today with publishing offensive posts against Tuanku Muhriz, the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. Abdullah, who posted via his TikTok account, pleaded not guilty, as did Ashadi, who did so through his Threads account.
Both men face up to two years in prison and a fine of up to RM500,000 upon conviction, as well as a further RM5,000 fine per day if the offence continues after their conviction. The charges are under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission prosecutor Nazrul Nizam Zameri proposed a bail of RM15,000 with one surety for each accused, but both men, who are unrepresented, requested a lower bail amount due to financial difficulties and unstable employment.
The court granted both accused bail of RM12,000 each with one surety, with a mention date set for December 1.
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