# Legal proceedings against Ahmad Husam Muhamad Baderudin > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-ahmad-husam-muhamad-baderudin > Updated: 2026-10-24T03:03:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Independent preacher Ahmad Husam Muhamad Baderudin is facing legal proceedings in a Kangar Sessions Court regarding allegations of receiving unrecognized titles and honors. A judge ruled that the prosecution established a prima facie case, ordering the 36-year-old to enter his defense. The charges, which relate to an incident in May 2023, involve the alleged wrongful use of titles under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Wrongful Use) (Amendment) Enactment 2016 and the Awards (Offences) Act 2017. Ahmad Husam has opted to provide sworn testimony and intends to call four witnesses. While facing potential fines and imprisonment, the preacher has declined to comment on allegations that the charges are part of an “organized conspiracy to damage his reputation,” stating instead that the truth will emerge through the court process. This case follows a separate legal victory for Ahmad Husam in the Alor Setar High Court, where he was awarded RM483,000 in damages following a successful defamation lawsuit against political activist Zamil Ibrahim and Muhammad Mukhlis Maghribi. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Ahmad Husam to address unauthorized titles allegations in court Preacher Ahmad Husam Muhamad Baderudin will defend himself in court against allegations of using unrecognized honorary titles, amid claims of a conspiracy to damage his reputation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahmad-husam-to-address-unauthorized-titles-allegations-in-court ### 2026-10-16: Ahmad Husam ordered to defend against unrecognized title charges A Kangar Sessions Court ordered preacher Ahmad Husam Muhamad Baderudin to defend himself against charges of using unrecognized titles and honors, with proceedings set for December. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahmad-husam-ordered-to-defend-against-unrecognized-title-charges --- Cite as: Legal proceedings against Ahmad Husam Muhamad Baderudin. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-ahmad-husam-muhamad-baderudin