KUALA LUMPUR – Sg Besar Umno division chief Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos claimed trial at the Ampang Sessions Court today to two charges of sharing offensive and menacing content.
For his first and second charge, Jamal was accused of consciously uploading two videos with the intention of offending others at Taman Dagang Avenue, Ampang near here.
The offences were allegedly committed through Jamal's Facebook page at 10am and 3pm on August 19.
Judge Azrul Darus read the charges out to Jamal, 51, which come under Section 233 (1)(a) of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998) (Act 588) and is punishable under Section 233 (3) of the same Act, which provides for a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both, if convicted.
After Jamal claimed trial, deputy public prosecutor S. Sangitaa offered bail of RM20,000 for each charge, saying that the case involves the safeguarding of public interest.
However, Jamal's lawyer, Datuk Imran Tamrin, asked for a lighter bail of RM5,000 for both charges, explaining that his client, who runs a restaurant, is facing financial strain due to the movement control order and asked that both charges be jointly tried.
Azrul set bail at RM10,000 for each charge and fixed February 18 for case mention and document submission. – Bernama, January 18, 2021
