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Preacher and Activist Charged Over Controversial Social Media Posts

3/18/2026

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Zamri Vinoth, a preacher, and Arun Dorasamy, an activist, were charged on March 17, 2026, for social media posts deemed capable of causing public alarm, and they pleaded not guilty in separate courts.
Vinoth faced Kuala Lumpur charges for a post about an illegal temple.
Dorasamy was charged in Penang for a post to incite unrest.
Each charge carries up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.

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Story summary

Zamri Vinoth, a preacher, and Arun Dorasamy, an activist, were charged on March 17, 2026, for social media posts deemed capable of causing public alarm, and they pleaded not guilty in separate courts.
Vinoth faced Kuala Lumpur charges for a post about an illegal temple.
Dorasamy was charged in Penang for a post to incite unrest.
Each charge carries up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.