Zamri Vinoth claims trial to public mischief charge

2026-03-17 - 02:03

Preacher Zamri Vinoth was charged under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which criminalises statements made with the intent to cause, or which may cause, fear or alarm to the public. KUALA LUMPUR: Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth claimed trial in the magistrates’ court here today to a charge of making statements conducive to public mischief. The 41-year-old pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before magistrate Faezahnoor Hassan. Zamri was accused of making a Facebook post on Feb 3 that could incite fear or alarm among members of the public, concerning a gathering involving “illegal temples”. He was charged under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which criminalises statements made with the intent to cause, or which may cause, fear or alarm to the public. MORE TO COME