Papagomo charged with sedition over Twitter post


KUALA LUMPUR: Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris - or Papagomo - has been charged over an alleged seditious post on X (formerly known as Twitter) in relation to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

He pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him before Siti Aminah Ghazali here on Thursday.

According to the charge sheet, Wan Muhammad Azri allegedly published a seditious post on X under the account "sir_azri".

The offence was allegedly committed at a condominium in Bukit Bintang at 12pm on April 29.

ALSO READ: Papagomo remanded for two days

He was charged under Section 4(1)(c) of the Sedition Act 1948 punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act, which carries a maximum three years imprisonment or RM5,000 fine of both upon conviction.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Khairul Azreem Mamat did not offer bail.

Wan Muhammad Azri was represented by lawyer Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali.

More to come

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Papagomo , Court , Charge , Sedition , Twitter

Next In Nation

South-East Asia’s first Godzilla Store opens next year
King, UAE President reinforce bilateral ties
Five strategic clusters drive Madani health reform, says Dzulkefly
No party meeting held to discuss withdrawal of support for Perlis MB, says state Bersatu Youth chief
RM18bil in overdue tax refunds paid, involving 3.54 million cases
Veterinary Services Department defends its record on animal welfare enforcement
Johor Plantations Group strengthens strategic position in renewable energy
Santa's early surprise: Wheelchair gift for local stroke victim in Sepanggar
Siblings among trio nabbed over series of house break-ins in Melaka
Number of flood victims in Pahang falls to 79

Others Also Read