KUALA LUMPUR — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has rejected a representation submitted by independent preacher Zamri Vinoth over a charge of making a statement likely to cause public alarm in connection with a gathering held outside a shopping complex in the capital.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Farhana Mohamad Poad informed Magistrate Faezahnoor Hassan of the decision during proceedings today, Bernama reported.
“Today was fixed for the decision on the representation, and we wish to inform the court that the representation has been rejected,” she said.
Following the decision, lawyer Nur Shafiqah Shafiyah Omar, who represents Zamri, asked the court to set dates for the trial.
Nur Farhana said the prosecution was expected to call between six and seven witnesses.
The court then fixed April 21 and 22 next year for the trial.
On March 17, Zamri, whose real name is Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu, 42, was charged with making a statement likely to cause public alarm and incite any person to commit an offence against public order through his Facebook account, “Zamri Vinoth”, at 12.22pm on Feb 3.
The statement was allegedly seen and heard by a 45-year-old man at Restoran Nasi Kandar Kudu on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman here.
The charge was framed under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code (Act 574), which carries a maximum sentence of two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both upon conviction.
Speaking to reporters outside the court, Nur Shafiqah said the representation had been submitted to seek a review of the charge, including the possibility of reducing it or pursuing a similar outcome. — September 18, 2026