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Court issues arrest warrant for businessman over alleged royal Facebook post
A Sessions Court in Kajang has ordered the arrest of a businessman accused of posting offensive content about the royal institution on Facebook after he failed to appear in court. The warrant was issued following the businessman's non-appearance at the scheduled hearing.
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The Sessions Court in Kajang issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday for the businessman who did not show up for his court appearance. The accused faces allegations related to a Facebook post deemed offensive towards the royal institution. Court officials confirmed that the warrant was issued after the defendant's failure to present himself before the judge as required. Legal experts note that cases involving alleged disrespect toward the monarchy are treated seriously under Malaysian law, with potential charges carrying significant penalties. Authorities are expected to pursue the execution of the warrant to bring the businessman before the court to answer the allegations against him.