Zamri Vinoth, the coordinator of the Gerakan Anti Rumah Anutan Haram (GARAH) rally, is expected to be charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today over a planned gathering held outside a shopping complex in the capital on Feb 7.
Court records indicate that the charge will be read before Magistrate Faezahnoor Hassan at 9am.
Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla, who is representing Zamri, confirmed the development when contacted.
Earlier media reports stated that investigations into the independent preacher’s remarks made during the rally had been referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers Malaysia for further action.
Charge Under Penal Code
Following the review, the Attorney General’s Chambers issued instructions for charges to be brought under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code (Malaysia), which relates to statements that could cause public mischief with the intent of creating fear or alarm among the public.
The case is part of a wider investigation into alleged religious provocation linked to the rally.
Four Individuals To Be Charged
Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed yesterday that four individuals, including Zamri and activist Arun Dorasamy, will face charges today in connection with the case.
The other two individuals named are Tamim Dahri and P Mahendra Boopathy.
According to police, the four individuals will be charged at separate courts across the country.
Zamri will face charges at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court, while Tamim will be charged at the Magistrate’s Court in Langkawi. Mahendra will appear before the Magistrate’s Court in Seremban, and Arun will be charged at the Magistrate’s Court in Jawi, Penang.
Separate Charges For Other Accused
Police said Tamim is expected to face a charge under Section 295 of the Penal Code for allegedly damaging a soolam, a sacred symbol for Hindus, at the former site of the Sri Maha Muniswarar Temple in Langkawi, Kedah.
Mahendra, meanwhile, is accused of posting malicious content targeting Masjid Jamek Dato Bandar Haji Ahmad Shah in Rasah, Seremban, which was allegedly labelled as an illegal mosque.
Authorities are also investigating Arun for allegedly urging the Hindu religious association Ani Malaysia to organise a street protest if action was not taken against Zamri.
Police say the cases highlight the importance of maintaining religious harmony and public order, particularly when issues involving faith and community sensitivities arise.
