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Malaysiakini
a day ago
- Malaysiakini
Farmer fined RM15k for offensive comment on FB
A farmer was fined RM15,000 by the Sepang Sessions Court today after pleading guilty to making and initiating the transmission of offensive communications regarding 3R issues (race, religion, and royalty) via his Facebook page in February. Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman meted out the fine, in default six months in jail, on Mohammad Faisal Mohd Yusof, 37, after he changed his plea to guilty when the case came up for mention today. Before meting out the sentence, the judge advised Faisal to...
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Farmer fined RM15k for insulting royal institution on Facebook
SEPANG: A farmer was fined RM15,000 by the Sessions Court after he pleaded guilty to posting offensive comments about the royal institution on Facebook. Mohammad Faisal Mohd Yusof, 37, will be jailed for six months if he fails to pay the fine. Sessions Court judge Ahmad Fuad Othman sentenced Mohammad Faisal after he changed his plea to guilty when the case was mentioned today. Before handing down the sentence, the judge advised the accused to be more careful with social media. "You deleted the comment, but look what has happened, it persists even after deletion. You're still young, you need to think long and hard," he said. Mohammad Faisal was charged with knowingly making and initiating the transmission of offensive comments with the intent to annoy others using his Facebook account, "Mohd Faisal Yusof". The post was made at 12.40am on Feb 9 and was seen by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) at 1.40pm on the same day. The charge, under Section 233 (1) (a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, carries a maximum fine of RM50,000 or up to one year in jail, or both. The offender may also be fined a further RM1,000 for each day the offence continues after conviction.
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
Farmer Fine RM15,000 For Posting Offensive Comment On Royalty
SEPANG, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- A farmer was fined RM15,000, in default six months in jail, by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to making and initiating the transmission of offensive communications regarding the royal institutions via his Facebook page last February. Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman meted out the fine on Mohammad Faisal Mohd Yusof, 37, after he changed his plea to guilty when the case came up for mention today. Before meting out the sentence, the judge advised Mohammad Faisal to be more careful when posting on social media.
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Farmer pleads not guilty to posting offensive comments
SEPANG: A farmer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of posting offensive comments on Facebook in February this year. Mohammad Faisal Mohd Yusof, 37, entered the plea when the charge was read before Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman. He was charged with knowingly posting and initiating the transmission of offensive comments via the Facebook account 'Mohd Faisal Yusop' with intent to annoy others. The post was allegedly uploaded at 12.40 am on Feb 9 and came to the attention of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) at around 1.40 pm the same day at MCMC Tower 1, Jalan Impact, Cyber 6, Cyberjaya. The charge, framed under Section 233 (1) (a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and punishable under Section 233 (3) of the law, provides a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to one year or both, upon conviction. MCMC deputy public prosecutor Fadhli Ab Wahab proposed bail of RM15,000 with one surety, citing the accused's failure to attend the case mention on April 30, which resulted in a warrant of arrest being issued. However, the single father, who is unrepresented, pleaded for a lower bail amount, saying he had no fixed income and was supporting three children as well as his parents.
The Star
02-07-2025
- The Star
Farmer pleads not guilty to posting offensive comments on Facebook
SEPANG: A farmer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Wednesday (July 2) to a charge of posting offensive comments on Facebook in February this year. Mohammad Faisal Mohd Yusof, 37, entered the plea when the charge was read before Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman. He was charged with knowingly posting and initiating the transmission of offensive comments via the Facebook account 'Mohd Faisal Yusop' with intent to annoy others. The post was allegedly uploaded at 12.40am on Feb 9 and came to the attention of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) at around 1.40 pm the same day at MCMC Tower 1, Jalan Impact, Cyber 6, Cyberjaya. The charge, framed under Section 233 (1) (a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and punishable under Section 233 (3) of the law, provides a maximum fine of RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to one year or both, upon conviction. MCMC deputy public prosecutor Fadhli Ab Wahab proposed bail of RM15,000 with one surety, citing the accused's failure to attend the case mention on April 30, which resulted in a warrant of arrest being issued. However, the single father, who is unrepresented, pleaded for a lower bail amount, saying he had no fixed income and was supporting three children as well as his parents. Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman set bail at RM7,000 with one surety, and fixed Aug 8 for mention. -Bernama
