Malaysia

Police submit investigation papers over man accused of defying Sultan’s Friday prayers decree

Investigations so far have found no evidence of external influence, and the matter appears to involve only internal elements linked to the suspect

Updated 5 months ago · Published on 08 May 2026 11:34AM

Police submit investigation papers over man accused of defying Sultan’s Friday prayers decree
Selangor police have completed investigations into a 46-year-old man accused of defying the Sultan of Selangor’s decree concerning Friday prayers at Surau Taman Saraya in Ampang - May 8, 2026

SELANGOR police have submitted investigation papers to the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s office following the completion of inquiries into a man accused of defying the Sultan of Selangor’s decree relating to the conduct of Friday prayers at Surau Taman Saraya in Ampang.

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the investigation into the 46-year-old suspect had been finalised and forwarded to prosecutors for further instructions.

“We have submitted the investigation papers to the Selangor Deputy Public Prosecutor’s office for further action and direction,” he told reporters during a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters on Friday.

“Investigations so far have found no evidence of external influence, and the matter appears to involve only internal elements linked to the suspect,” he added.

Authorities confirmed that only one individual is currently implicated in the case and that the suspect has since been released on police bail pending further developments.

The man was previously arrested in the Pandan Indah area at approximately 3pm on 26 April, during an operation in which police also seized a laptop computer, a mobile phone and several related documents.

Investigators believe the suspect’s actions were motivated by dissatisfaction over traffic congestion allegedly caused by Friday prayer gatherings in the neighbourhood.

Police inquiries further indicated that the suspect had been unemployed for a period of time and had been residing in the residential area for a considerable duration.

The case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 298 of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. - May 8, 2026

Spotlight

Malaysia

Nhaveen murder trial: Accused admits taunting victim but denies fatal assault

Malaysia

MCMC probes alleged AI sexual abuse targeting Kedah pupils, teachers

Malaysia

Anwar checks final preparations for Budget 2027

Malaysia

Sarawak election could be called within weeks of Budget 2027

Malaysia

Anwar contacts Prabowo over ‘alarming’ transboundary haze

Malaysia

King calls for schools in haze-hit areas to close

Malaysia

Parents worry over children’s exposure as haze worsens

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

You may be interested

Malaysia

Attorney General directs PDRM to record Mohd Shuhaily's statement

Malaysia

Budget 2027: Maternity leave entitlement increased, minimum pension raised to RM1,350

Malaysia

Ex-unit trust consultant charged with unlicensed securities activities

Malaysia

Budget 2027 allocates RM490m for border security while doubling disaster home repair aid

Malaysia

Budget 2027: 30,000 new job opportunities; private companies to enjoy tax deductions

Malaysia

Budget 2027: Federal spending rises to RM459.84 billion

Malaysia

PH Melaka identifies potential candidates ahead of Nov 14 state election

Malaysia

Malaysia’s 2027 Budget is a steady one: people-oriented continuity rather than bold reform