BUKIT MERTAJAM: Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh (pic) has arrived at the court complex here at 8.15am Friday (Aug 22).
The crowd has now soared to over 150 supporters, with police controlling traffic outside the courthouse
The Umno Youth Chief will be charged under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code along with two others at the Bukit Mertajam court here today.
It was reported on Tuesday (Aug 19) night that the AGC had said it would charge Dr Muhamad Akmal over a Facebook post under the name "Akmal Saleh".
Also to be charged are Muhammad Hilman Idham over a TikTok post under the "alfah.channel.tv" account; Siti Hajar Aflah Sharuddin over a statement on the "SHA_Abrienda" TikTok account and Chandrasegaran Subramaniam over a statement made on TikTok under the "cikguchandra3" account.
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The AGC said based on the evidence and statements obtained, charges would be filed against Dr Muhamad Akmal, Muhammad Hilman and Siti Hajar under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code.
Meanwhile, it said Chandrasegaran would be charged under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988.
All charges will be filed in a Magistrate's Court.
The AGC added that the statements made by these individuals were found to have threatened public order or constituted improper use of network facilities or network services.
Under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, a person may be charged with making statements likely to cause, fear or alarm to the public.
If convicted, a person can be punished with up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both.
