BUKIT MERTAJAM:
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has been charged at the magistrates’ court here over a Facebook post tied to the recent Jalur Gemilang row.
The charge is under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which covers statements likely to cause fear or alarm to the public.
Akmal however claimed trial.
If found guilty, the offence carries up to two years’ jail, a fine, or both.
Magistrate Nurul Rasyidah Akit set bail at RM5,000 with one surety.
She set Sept 22 for case management.
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