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Two men deny charges over offensive social media posts about Tuanku Muhriz
Two men have pleaded not guilty in Kuala Lumpur's Sessions Court to charges relating to inflammatory social media posts directed at the Sultan of Perak. The case highlights ongoing concerns over online speech targeting Malaysia's royal institutions.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Two men entered not guilty pleas in the Sessions Court here on Wednesday following charges of creating and posting offensive comments about Tuanku Muhriz on social media platforms.
The charges fall under provisions that protect Malaysia's constitutional monarchy, a sensitive area of Malaysian law. Courts have consistently treated cases involving perceived disrespect toward royal institutions with particular gravity.
Both defendants appeared before the court as the case proceeded through preliminary hearings. The sessions court heard arguments from prosecutors and defence counsel regarding the nature of the posts in question and their alleged impact.
The case is among several recent prosecutions involving social media commentary on Malaysia's royalty. Such cases frequently generate public debate about the balance between free speech and legal protections for the monarchy under Malaysia's legal framework.
Further court dates have been scheduled as the matter continues through the judicial process. Both men remain subject to bail conditions pending trial proceedings.