Varsity student claims trial to defiling Quran

2026-03-03 - 02:14

University student S Vikneswaran claimed trial to two charges in the Kuantan sessions court. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah student S Vikneswaran has pleaded not guilty to defiling a copy of the Quran by stepping on it. Vikneswaran made his plea after he was charged before Kuantan sessions court judge Harmi Thamri Mohamad, Bernama reported. The charge was framed under Section 295 of the Penal Code for defiling a sacred object with the intention of insulting Islam, which is punishable by up to two years in prison, a fine or both, upon conviction. Vikneswaran also claimed trial to the improper use of network facilities by uploading a picture of himself stepping on the Quran on social media. The charge was framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which provides for a maximum RM500,000 fine, up to two years in jail or both, upon conviction. MORE TO COME