{
  "id": 14879099,
  "title": "Representasi ditolak, bicara kes Arun bermula Februari",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/representasi-ditolak-bicara-kes-arun-bermula-februari-14879099",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T05:00:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/16/representasi-ditolak-bicara-kes-arun-bermula-februari"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arun Dorasamy, also known as Arumugam Dorasamy, faced charges under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code (Act 574), which can result in up to two years in prison, a fine, or both, if found guilty. The Anti-Corruption Agency (AGC) rejected Arun's representation due to the case making public statements on social media. Assistant Public Prosecutor Airina Syazreen Zainurin informed the Judge, Balqis Roslin, about the matter during a hearing at the Jawi Sessions Court today. The court then scheduled the trial to begin on February 1, 2027, with the prosecution confirming they will call seven witnesses to testify. Arun, represented by attorney T Gunaseelan, appeared not guilty of the charge of sending a message on his Instagram account, which was overheard by an individual encouraging others to commit offenses against public servants. The incident allegedly took place at a shopping center in Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai Selatan at 3:45 pm on February 12, 2025. The message allegedly invited the Hindu Senja Agamam Ani Malaysia to hold a protest on the street if no action is taken against controversial singer Zamri Vinoth regarding a video controversy involving three local radio announcers accused of promoting a religious celebration. The charges were brought under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code (Act 574), which prescribes a sentence of up to two years in prison, a fine, or both if found guilty.",
  "summary": "Aktivis itu didakwa buat hantaran dorong orang ramai lakukan kesalahan terhadap ketenteraman awam.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Representasi ditolak, bicara kes Arun bermula Februari",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/representasi-ditolak-bicara-kes-arun-bermula-februari",
        "published": "2026-10-16T05:00:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}