Kuala lumpur: Gerakan Anti Rumah Anutan Haram (GARAH) rally coordinator Zamri Vinoth and activist Arun Dorasamy will each be charged tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court and the Jawi Magistrate's Court in Penang. Zamri Vinoth will face charges related to a gathering planned in front of a shopping complex in the capital on February 7, while Arun's case pertains to a place of worship.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, a check of the court system showed that the charge against Zamri Vinoth will be read before Magistrate Faezahnoor Hassan at 9 am. Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla, representing Zamri Vinoth, confirmed the proceedings when contacted. Media reports previously indicated that investigations into the independent preacher's statement at the February 7 gathering had been referred to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC).
The AGC directed a charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for statements conducing to public mischief, potentially causing fear or alarm to the public. On March 13, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed that Zamri Vinoth had fled to Thailand, with efforts to locate him being conducted with the help of Thai authorities.
Meanwhile, Arun confirmed that he will face charges under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code.