Two men charged in Kuala Lumpur for offensive posts against Negeri Sembilan ruler

Two men, aged 44 and 46, have been charged in a Kuala Lumpur sessions court for publishing offensive social media posts regarding the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

Abdullah Aidid Mochtar, 44, is accused of making offensive communications via a TikTok account on August 1. Ashadi Zul’izzi Zainal Abidin, 46, is alleged to have committed a similar offence through a Threads account on August 4. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to charges brought under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

If convicted, the individuals face a maximum of two years in prison, a fine of up to RM500,000, or both. The court granted bail of RM12,000 each with one surety, following appeals from the unrepresented defendants regarding their financial difficulties. The case is scheduled for mention on December 1.