Two left hooks left the boxer staggering, and despite the trainer’s insistence that there was more fight left, the uppercut sent him crashing to the canvas - a knockout that would end his career.

If the Malaysian football saga was reported like a bout, the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa)’s two blows would have been enough to warrant a strategic retreat.

coolhand : Fed from cradle to the grave yet wanting more and more handouts , what more do they want from this Nation riddled with corruption top to bottom

YellowPanda5939 : They want all, but work.

Fair minded Senior Citizen : What price glory!!! Shame shame. Better to be last and honest than to be first and dishonest. Reveals the mentality of the leaders who should all be paraded with a cone on their heads.

Birdseye : FAM is not done yet. Its latest statement that their lawyers will be reviewing the AFC's decision to dock 6 points could well point to yet another appeal with no bullets. 

FAM has been stuck on stupid for months, leaning on the argument that the 7 seven players were granted citizenship by the NRD and therefore they are Malaysians. 

Never mind the rules governing citizenship were not followed because the Minister responsible has the power to grant citizenship however he likes.

Just a Malaysian : Every institution is tainted including sports...and the rots is eating up this country from defense to football. Selamat hari raya aidil fitri.

Unsubbed_wallace : Blatant lies are a shame… but to be accused of lying and cheating by an external third party and knowingly lie and trying to cover up the truth puts Malaysia in a very disgraceful and embarrassing position. 

The thing is, the world is laughing at Malaysia, yet there is no shame. Just more lies to cover up the first lie.

MS : Any way you look at it, this was a brazen state-sponsored scam approved at the very top of the Madani pyramid which included “facilitating the citizenship papers” for the seven foreign players and the issuance of the false birth certificates and other documents. And yes, the fraudsters are also the defenders of race, religion and royalty.

GoldenParrot4280 : As investigations seem to have gotten no where after a lengthy period of time, this should warrant a RCI or at least a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate.

drngsc : What a shame for Malaysia. While thousands of deserving Malaysians cannot get citizenship while waiting and waiting and waiting, 7 wannabee footballers, unheard off globally except in some small corridors of power locally, are granted instant citizenship. What a shame? Malaysia Malu.

WhiteIguana0272 : Years ago people use to joke that Pudu Prison FC was the best football team. Nothing has changed.

This video explores the emotional moment behind the phone call that changed how history remembers Patton… and why Eisenhower’s reaction surprised even those closest to him. Through historical context, wartime archives, and cinematic storytelling, we reconstruct the atmosphere surrounding one of the most human moments between two legendary commanders of World War II. Because war is not only strategy and victories.

Labour should be supporting small business not destroying them shame on them. This lady says everything that's great about our once great country. Is this what's become of British indigenous people they struggle like hell to make ends meet and all the government do is let migrants in and give them everything. 

Remember Kier Starmer fought for migrants to get benefits he doesnt care about us he's been fought on an interview saying muslims are the future of this country how disgusting that?

As an old British veteran soldier, it's beyond belief how the governments have betrayed the people. When they pray in the streets they are saying that they now own those streets! As the 2 Muslim Birmingham lawyers behind the Maccabi Ban said - we are not here to take part we are here to take over - what other evidence do we need to fight back. 

Our laws are so stupid and weak, we are a laughing stock across the world!!! Those Mosques aren't NEEDED cos they've chosen to Pray in the open unlike the man who was silently praying outside an abortion clinic who was arrested... He bothered no one.

This Pastor exposes herself as a "fraud" Pastor. Well done Rep. Cloud! She is not a pastor. She only "identifies" as a pastor. Big difference. Giving someone else's money away is theft. Giving it for terrorism is evil. Scripture warns us against false teachers / prophets who misrepresent the Word so serve their own agenda. Many will come in my name. False teachers, Judgement starts at the pulpit! This is fraud!

Pictorial Images, Genocide

The Armenians, who had been established in Eastern Anatolia for 3,000 years, rapidly became the enemy. Between April 1915 and July 1916, more than one million of them were deported and massacred. This was the first genocide in a century that would see more than its fair share. 

In Turkey, discussion of the subject has always been refused and concealed, the use of the word “genocide” forbidden. However, it is from within Turkish society itself that voices are now calling to be heard. This documentary provides a mouthpiece for two key people that could not be further apart. 

Hasan Cemal, a Turk, and grandson of one of the perpetrators; and Fetiye Cetin, a Turkish Armenian and granddaughter of one of the victims. Together, they will lift the curtain on this bloody page in history, and speak of the urgent need for truth.

As an Assyrian from Turkey, I thank you for all the work that you do to shine a light on the horrors of Islam. I can only remember all the horror stories of my great-grandfather and all Christian people were subject to in the recent centuries, culminating in the genocides of 1915 and onward by the Ottoman Turks and their Kurdish allies. It's crazy that 30-50% of population eradicated and the Muslims taking our women and children, now they are counted in the tens of millions and we are but a pitiful fragment in diaspora.

Crocs in a feeding frenzy

He thought they were his mates. That look on his face is one of a man staring into the eyes of the rabid dog he's been feeding. How much damage will be done before they realize we are sealing our doom. 

I am an ex Muslim Iranian in Australia, just so hard to watch, unbelievable! Australia please wake up!!!!!! Showing their deep gratitude for being given sanctuary in Australa. Very threatening behaviour. 

As the former deputy leader of the Fraser Anning Conservative Party my advocacy is VOTE ONE NATION... the alternative is DANGER. Look at Britain, it is FINISHED. All non Muslims in Australia needs to wake up. Anthony Albanese wants to eat the cake and have it. 

He is fooling the Australian for his own benefit of staying in power. He is willing to please the Muslims at the expense of non Muslims.

Can somebody explain to me why people can do call to prayer in the centre of London but if a lady is silently praying on a street she’s arrested? Sikhs or Jews don't pray in the middle of the street, that prayer was a two fingered gesture to us from the Muslims. 

Islam is not like other religions - and we should not treat as being the same. We give them permission to build a mosque but then they want to pray in the streets. Seemingly the left has never studied the history of Islam. Maybe start with why the Christian Crusades started.

There’s a pastor from Australia that’s an X - muslim who explains the islamic plan perfectly, I am sending everyone that video and this video, its so important to know our enemies so we know what to pray for ! Blessings my friends. The young people do not really understand that they want to kill anyone who is not Muslim. They mean it, these are dangerous times. We fought Communism and we will fight this and win.

Composite photo of Peter John (left) and Solehah Yaacob.

Sarawak for Sarawakians founder Peter John Jaban said Rentap remains a powerful symbol of indigenous resistance and pride among the Iban people, and any attempt to reinterpret or appropriate his legacy through speculative narratives is irresponsible.​ 

“We in Sarawak are deeply concerned by recent statements claiming that Iban hero Rentap is part of a Malay narrative. “Such claims are not only factually wrong but also show a blatant disregard for the heritage and identity of the Iban people of Sarawak,” he said in a press statement today. 

He was commenting on International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) academician Prof Dr Solehah Yaacob’s recent claim that Rentap was a Malay and a descendant of the legendary Malaccan figure Hang Tuah. Peter John also questioned the academic basis of the claim, noting that Solehah specialises in Arabic language and linguistics rather than history, anthropology, or Borneo’s indigenous cultures. 

He warned that presenting unverified historical claims as fact could mislead the public, undermine scholarly standards, and disrespect communities whose histories are being misrepresented. According to him, extraordinary historical or civilisational claims must be supported by credible research, sound methodology, and peer-reviewed evidence. 

“Promoting fantastical or exaggerated claims in the public domain risks turning serious academic inquiry into ridicule and tarnishing the reputation of Malaysia’s universities,” he said. 

Peter John further urged the administration of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) to review the conduct of Solehah Yaacob, including whether continued institutional support or funding remains appropriate, and suggested that she consider undergoing a professional mental health evaluation.

The sacking of felt abrupt, even harsh. Sarjit himself appeared blindsided. Yet those who followed the team closely in recent weeks would not have been entirely surprised. Pressure had been building. Results had slipped and performances lacked shape and conviction. 

The trip to Egypt for the World Cup qualifiers only sharpened the scrutiny. In elite sport, that mix rarely ends well for the man on the touchline. Still, the speed of the decision raises a harder question: was this accountability, or convenience? 

The easiest lever 

In sport, the coach is the most visible point of failure. He selects the players, sets the approach and answers to the media when things unravel. When results turn, he becomes the easiest lever to pull. But high-performance sport does not function in isolation. 

It depends on structure, planning and continuity. When failure repeats, the cause rarely sits with one individual. Sarjit’s dismissal follows a familiar script. Remove the coach, reset the narrative, buy time. It signals action. Whether it delivers change is another matter. 

A gamble, not the root cause 

The defeat to Pakistan in Ismailia quickly became the defining reference point. Malaysia led twice, yet lost control. With about five minutes left and trailing 4–3, they went into a power play, withdrawing goalkeeper Hafizuddin Othman in search of an equaliser. 

It was not an unusual call. Many top teams take that risk late in games: push for parity, accept the danger. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it does not. On this occasion, it failed. Pakistan found the empty net and closed out a 5–3 win. It was labelled a tactical error, and fairly so. 

But to reduce a campaign to a single decision risks missing the broader pattern. Malaysia has, too often, faltered in the closing stages of matches — surrendering control, losing composure and allowing games to drift away. The loss to Pakistan did not break new ground. It followed a script that has played out before. 

A system in search of itself 

Over the past decade, Malaysian hockey has repeatedly turned outward for solutions. Over 20 foreign coaches and specialists have passed through the system since 2015. Each arrived with a philosophy and a plan. What followed was constant adjustment rather than continuity. 

Frequent changes have made it difficult to build a clear identity. Technical direction has shifted too often. Players adapt, then adapt again, without the benefit of stability. The programme now feels less like a system and more like a work in progress. This is not about effort. It is about coherence. 

The cracks beneath 

The deeper issues are visible. The pathway from junior to senior level remains uneven. Talented players emerge, but the system does not always prepare them for the demands of international hockey. The goalkeeping situation in Egypt highlighted a lack of depth. When options narrow, decisions tighten. 

At the same time, senior players continue to carry the burden longer than expected, not because they must, but because replacements are not ready. These are structural problems. A single appointment will not fix them. MHC president Subahan Kamal has urged perspective, pointing to Malaysia’s qualification for a fourth consecutive World Cup. 

That achievement deserves recognition. But expectations in Malaysian hockey are not arbitrary. They are shaped by history. This is a programme that once measured itself against the world’s best, not merely against qualification thresholds. When progress stalls and qualification comes through rankings rather than results, satisfaction becomes restrained. 

The cycle 

Sarjit’s removal may ease immediate pressure. A new voice, in the form of South African Brendon Carolan, offers a reset of sorts. There will be fresh ideas and renewed energy, perhaps even short-term gains. But unless the structure changes, the outcome will not. 

Carolan will inherit the same gaps, the same inconsistencies and the same expectations. In time, results will again define perception. When they fall short, the focus will return to the bench. 

Beyond the quick fix 

Malaysian hockey does not lack tradition, nor does it lack commitment. It does not lack talent either. What it lacks is alignment — from development to the senior team. Rebuilding that alignment takes time. It requires stable coaching frameworks, stronger pathways and regular exposure to top-level competition. It also demands patience, something quick fixes rarely allow. Sarjit’s departure closes a chapter.

These unanswered questions now define the game, far beyond points stripped or matches overturned. Football has delivered its verdict. Matches were forfeited. Six points vanished from Malaysia’s 2027 Asian Cup qualifying bid. Yet the foundation that allowed the irregularities — the citizenship approvals, the national credentials — remains unexamined.

The stakes go beyond the pitch

Eligibility in domestic and continental competitions depends on two pillars: national identity cards for local registration and passports for international clearance. Both were issued based on records that Fifa and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) have declared forged. If the credentials that underpinned player eligibility were compromised, why do the IDs and passports remain valid?

No authority has confirmed whether these files are being reviewed, whether they could be rescinded, or whether football authorities intend to treat them as separate from the Fifa and CAS findings. Silence here is not neutral. It shapes perception. It leaves a lingering question: have the consequences stopped where they are most visible while the root of the problem remains unaffected?

Where accountability stops short

The Football Association of Malaysia processed the players, validated their eligibility, and submitted the now-discredited records. These endorsements moved through formal channels, carrying the weight of institutional authority. Checks failed. Approvals passed. And yet, the repercussions have landed primarily on matches, points, and the players themselves.

The seven sanctioned athletes insist they were unaware of wrongdoing. Perhaps that is true but at this level, intent does not erase outcome. Responsibility does not belong in the dressing room. It sits with those who built the process, approved the certifications, and let the system move forward without resolving the critical questions that now define the scandal.

At its core, this is no longer a sporting failure. It is a failure of oversight. Those who betrayed the badge did so not in a single moment but through a chain of decisions — and that chain remains unbroken. 

The silence that defines the story

While British and American tactics relied on heavy artillery and daylight assaults, these Australians—known as the "Rats of Tobruk"—fought a different kind of war. They didn't just defend their lines; they turned the desert night into a hunting ground. 

In this video, we uncover the untold story of why German generals were terrified of Australian night raids. Discover the psychological warfare tactics that broke the spirit of elite Panzer divisions, from the terrifying "silent patrols" to the bizarre "Ghost Mark" left on sleeping enemy officers. 

This is the true story of how a ragtag garrison of volunteers humiliated the Third Reich’s best soldiers. In this video, you will learn: Why German casualty rates skyrocketed to 70% against Australians (vs. only 12% against British troops). The "Silent Raid" tactics: How Australians crawled 20 meters from enemy trenches to launch brutal surprise attacks. 

The "Ghost Mark": The psychological trick involving coins and boots that made German officers too scared to sleep. Why Rommel famously wrote in his diary that he was fighting "demons, not men." 

The weapons and dirty tricks used by the Rats of Tobruk that were banned by traditional military doctrine. Key Historical Events & Units: Siege of Tobruk (1941) Australian 9th Division ("The Rats of Tobruk") German Afrika Korps (DAK) & 15th Panzer Division.

The lawsuit accuses the broadcaster of defaming Trump through a documentary that edited his January 6 speech in a misleading way. Trump has argued the program falsely suggested he encouraged violence during the Capitol riot. 

The BBC has now filed a motion asking a US court to dismiss the case, claiming the documentary did not air in the United States and therefore falls outside the court’s jurisdiction. The network has also argued that Trump cannot prove reputational damage after winning the 2024 presidential election.

This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. Copies of this letter should be sent to the Prince Of Wales and the Princess Royal. 

It is a disgrace that he has had to do this. Shame on our King. He has broken his oath to God, therefore he has technically abdicated. Charles is a traitor to the people and a supporter of Islam, not Christianity.

Ex Muslims such as me are growing day by day. We don't fear we just have gotten sick and tired of all it's hate and violence. It’s true we have been asleep for a long time. NOT ANY MORE. What's happening in the U.K. is tragic. What's currently happening in Australia is a BIG WAKE UP CALL TO ALL AUSSIES. I'm Voting 'ONE NATION'. 

The UK has plenty of stupid people thanks to the dumbing down in the education system to permit weak foreign students to qualify, followed by the biased legislation introduced by the Blair government shortly after 1997 . Unfortunately the Tories were Blairite liberals and the opportunity to corrct these issues was lost . 

Brexit which should have closed our borders , halted immigration ( a major player in elections since 1968 ) and returned legal control from the Council of Europe , was never delivered. Betrayed by our politicians who will pay for it .

A 4–0 win over Vietnam and 2–0 victory against Nepal now read as 3–0 losses. Six points have vanished. With only one match left, the path to the 2027 Asian Cup has all but closed. This is not misfortune. It is consequence. What began as a naturalisation process involving seven foreign-born players hardened into a chain of rulings.

Fifa found that falsified documents were used to confirm eligibility, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld that breach. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has now enforced the sporting cost, forfeiting two matches and removing six points from Malaysia’s record.

Where the failure sits

All of this passed through the structures of the Football Association of Malaysia: its clearances, its submissions, its duty to ensure that every document could withstand scrutiny. It did not. Checks failed, questions went unasked, and approvals moved forward when they should have stopped. Those choices did not stay in files. They altered results, reshaped a qualifying campaign, and placed the burden squarely on the players, who now carry it in public.

The seven players insist they were not party to any wrongdoing. Perhaps they were not. But intent does not erase outcome. Whether they knew or not no longer changes what the rulings have established, or what the standings now reflect. Responsibility does not belong in the dressing room. It belongs with those who built and approved the process — those who, in failing to protect the badge, have forced others to answer for it.

The Windsor John distinction

AFC general secretary Windsor John has drawn a procedural line between Malaysia and Timor-Leste, explaining why Malaysia is unlikely to face the same suspension. In 2017, Timor-Leste fielded nine Brazil-born players using falsified documents, prompting the AFC to annul 29 international results, expel the team from the Asian Cup qualifiers, and suspend officials.

Windsor stressed that the key difference lies in timing: Malaysia’s offences were uncovered while the qualifiers were ongoing, whereas the Timor-Leste fraud surfaced after the tournament ended. “You cannot say the Timor-Leste case and the FAM case are the same. The situation is not the same,” he said, arguing that sanctions should move forward rather than backward.

While technically sound, this explanation does little to address lingering questions: if forged documents distorted match outcomes, affected league registrations, and exposed deep verification weaknesses, why should accountability stop at fines and point deductions? Fans, analysts, and neutral observers alike still demand to know why administrative penalties for officials were not imposed, and why Malaysia appears treated more leniently than precedent might suggest. 

What awaits in Nam Dinh

We discuss briefly on concerns about consistency & timing of enforcement, & how delayed action may contribute to rising tensions in a diverse society. Zamri Vinoth and Arun Dorasamy are reportedly set to be charged, along with two others, in connection with the “illegal temple” dispute. 

This development comes amid ongoing public debate about enforcement consistency and timing. Malaysia’s strength has always been its multicultural and multi-religious fabric. Preserving that harmony requires not only laws, but fair, consistent, and timely enforcement, as well as mutual respect between communities.

This followed a controversy over the difference in treatment between the two individuals embroiled in the dispute over a temple land issue, which triggered accusations of double standards in law enforcement.

In a Facebook post titled “Kelas Undang-undang” (lesson on law), lawyer Asiah Jalil said the difference does not necessarily stem from unfair treatment but rather is linked to police arrest and investigation procedures.

According to her, after a suspect is arrested and the remand period ends, he or she would usually be released on police bail if authorities have not yet pressed charges.

"After being released, the suspect cannot be arrested again (for the same offence). This means the police cannot arrest someone two or three times for investigations related to the same offence.

"Later, if the authorities are ready to bring the case to court, the police will issue a notice for the suspect to appear in court on a specified date. "The suspect can go to court freely without being escorted or handcuffed," she said in a posting yesterday.

Asiah (above) pointed out that in Arun's case, the Temple Preservation Action Team (Tepat) chairperson had allegedly committed the offence in March 2025.

Given that it allegedly happened about a year ago, she said it was likely that Arun had gone through the arrest and investigation process earlier than Zamri, who was charged over a statement he allegedly made in February this year.

"So do you understand now why Arun went to court without handcuffs, while Zamri was? "I believe Arun would have been arrested last year while Zamri was yet to have any arrest report (prior to this)," she said.

Kunta kinte : Dr Akmal, perhaps you should consider a law degree. It may be more useful in your political career.

orang kg IA : Hope this clarifies and clear the air for some political actors who are using every issue as race & religious prejudice with hidden agenda

BlueHornet6355 : Why akmal didn't say anything that zamri was given VIP treatment and dinner in the station when he was detained to give his statement but not Arun. Not fair la to Arun also, he should be treated to a banana leaf meal.

Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan, Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman, Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid, and central executive committee member Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said that while they respected Kulasegaran’s (above, right) position as a party veteran, his action is inadmissible, especially given his capacity in the government. 

Umno will back Najib for other court hearings

“The said action has sparked public controversy regarding the integrity of the country’s legal system. “We take note of his explanation on the matter. However, his position in the government demands a higher level of sensitivity to public perception, particularly concerning the principle that justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to be done,” they said in a joint statement today.

Chefoo : “We take note of his explanation on the matter. However, his position in the government demands a higher level of sensitivity to public perception…. 

We are so concerned about sensitivity issues but did anyone reprimand PMX when he called kuil haram? He even gave direction to break it down. Is that a proper word to use and was the public directive like this took the sensitivities of the Hindu community? 

He could have used much appropriate word like kuil tanpa kebenaran and engaged proper Hindu sangam to solve it. And where were you people when a group of converts with high rank Malays went on belittling the Hindus? Are were suppose to be insensitive?

Mechi : Well articulated. Double standards.

This is the problem, they should not be permitted to do this in our streets. Disgusting stuff………😡 if people can’t hold a Union Jack or hold a bible without being arrested this must not continue…… An embarrassment to the UK. The Muslims are offensive doing this in the UK cities. Our gov don’t care about them offending us, so why can’t we offend them without trouble?

Following the finding, the AFC has slapped FAM with a fine of US$50,000 (RM196,119) and nullified Malaysia’s win in two qualifying matches.

The matches involved are Malaysia vs Nepal at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor on March 25, which ended in a 2-0 win for Malaysia, and Malaysia vs Vietnam at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on June 10, which ended in a 4-0 win for Malaysia.

“The AFC disciplinary and ethics committee has decided that Malaysia is declared to have lost with a 3-0 score for both matches, based on Article 25.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code,” FAM said in a statement today.

It added that the committee had met on March 17 for a meeting chaired by committee chairperson Jahangir Baglari, after which it was found that FAM had breached Article 56 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

“FAM will make a written application to obtain the grounds of the decision from the AFC disciplinary and ethics committee before considering the next steps to be taken regarding this matter,” the local football association said.

In December last year, the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) had overturned the results of three of the national squad’s Tier 1 international friendly matches played in May and September.

FAM was also hit with a 10,000 Swiss Francs (RM51,000) fine for breaching Article 19 of the Fifa Disciplinary Code (FDC) for fielding ineligible players for the three matches.

On Sept 26, Fifa confirmed that FAM and seven heritage players - Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Manchuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazabal, and Hector Hevel - were found guilty of violating Article 22 of the FDC related to document falsification.

Investigations revealed that FAM had submitted supposedly falsified citizenship documents to confirm the eligibility of the players.

Zaheed : A big tight slap for us. Never before in the history of Malaysian football have we been found to have indulged in immoral and unethical behaviour. 

Do we need to cheat to bring glory to the nation? Unbelievable!! I think it's better to lose the tournament with our honour and image intact than to win the title of a cheat.

Speaking in Geneva, Switzerland, Lee Lan said: “I have travelled thousands of miles to bring this demand for justice before you. I ask you to press for accountability.”

She told delegates that 17 years after Beng Hock died in MACC custody, no one has been held accountable despite the Court of Appeal ruling in 2014 that his death was caused by “unlawful acts by unknown persons”. “My brother’s case is not isolated. Torture and deaths in custody remain serious concerns in Malaysia. Hundreds have died...

“I urge Malaysia to reopen my brother’s case through an independent criminal investigation in accordance with international standards,” she said. Lee Lan added that the Malaysian government must allow UN Special Procedures, including the special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions, to conduct long-pending visits to the country.

“I urge this council to raise deaths in custody, including this case (Beng Hock’s death), in your engagement with Malaysia,” she emphasised.

Lee Lan and her delegation are also scheduled to meet UN human rights officials, diplomats, and international organisations to discuss the case, as well as broader concerns over custodial deaths and detention practices in Malaysia.

RCI, court ruling, and NFA

In 2009, Beng Hock - then an aide to Selangor state executive councillor Ean Yong Hian Wah - was found dead after overnight questioning at the Selangor MACC office, then based at Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam. A 2011 royal commission of inquiry concluded he had been driven to suicide by aggressive interrogation.

However, the Court of Appeal ruled in 2014 that his death was caused or accelerated by unlawful acts, including those of MACC officers.

On Nov 21, 2024, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered police to complete investigations into his death within six months.

In May, the Attorney-General’s Chambers classified the case as no further action.

darmakochi : Lee Lan, I sincerely hope your trip to UNHRC will not be wasted. Your family must have been suffering for quite some time while the governments after that horrible incident simply 'Buat Taktau'. Your family needs a proper closure of the tragedy so that all of you can lead a normal life with the younger generations in your family.

GrayParrot9290 : Current UN is a lame duck but worth highlighting this case on the global stage ! TBH will continue to haunt all those who kill him including those keeping silent !

The charge carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both. He was accused of committing the offence via a Facebook post on Feb 3 regarding a gathering involving “illegal temples", Free Malaysia Today reported.

Citing the charge sheet, the Malay Mail reported that Zamri, whose real name is Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu, allegedly uploaded the post under a Facebook account named “Zamri Vinoth,” after which it was seen by a complainant in Kuala Lumpur.

During the proceedings, deputy public prosecutors requested bail to be set at RM10,000, noting that investigations had been active for over a month since the initial police report, while also referencing Zamri’s recent travel to Thailand.

Zamri’s lawyer, however, denied allegations that his client had attempted to flee the country after the post went viral, arguing that the travel was purely for business and personal matters.

The lawyer also submitted documents to show Zamri’s involvement in handling cross-border marriage arrangements, with the dealings said to be in coordination with Islamic authorities in Perlis and Thailand.

In appealing for a lower bail amount, the lawyer told the court that Zamri has consistently cooperated with authorities and is supporting eight dependents, including five children. The controversial preacher is also said to be suffering from the lingering effects of “long Covid,” which has impacted his overall health.

Magistrate Faezahnoor Hassan then set bail at RM4,500 in one surety and fixed April 29 for the next case mention and the submission of documents. Zamri, who police previously said had fled to Thailand, had denied “running away”, insisting that he would personally meet Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail if necessary.

Addressing a press conference outside the Kuala Lumpur court complex after the proceedings, Zamri’s lawyer, Hariz Yusoff, disputed Khalid’s earlier statement, which claimed that Zamri had fled to Thailand. The lawyer said Zamri was only in Thailand from March 9 to 12, and was already in the country when Khalid issued his statement on March 13.

“Based on his passport records, our client re-entered Malaysia on March 12, while the police statement was issued on the night of March 13. Therefore, the claim that he fled the country is incorrect,” Hariz was quoted as saying by FMT.

Offence related to Instagram post

Separately, Arun, 56, claimed trial to a charge under the same section of the law before the Magistrates' Court in Jawi, Nibong Tebal. The activist, whose real name is Arumugam Dorasamy, is alleged to have committed the offence via a video on his Instagram account, @arun_dorasamy, at about 3.45pm on March 12 last year at Ikea Batu Kawan, Penang.

The Star also reported that Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M Kulasegaran was spotted at the court complex in Penang. Arun, who was represented by lawyers T Gunaseelan, Balwant Singh Purba, and Dickson Eng, posted bail after magistrate Nurul Ainna Ahmad set the amount at RM5,000 in one surety.

Deputy public prosecutors Nazran Sham and Airina Syazreen Zainurin requested the bail amount. The magistrate set June 22 for the handover of documents.

OrangeJaguar9341 : So Arun is the sacrificial lamb to appease certain people. And Zamri claims he did not run to Thailand; he only crossed the border to Thailand "in coordination with Islamic authorities in Perlis and Thailand". Just wondering who the mufti of Perlis is ...

MarioT : Arun is being used as a scapegoat to show a false image of fairness of justice in the country. He stood for the religious rights of the minority but in turn, gets punished for it.

apanama is back : Sandiwara started. Both were charged, but Vinoth's will be NFA because the prosecutors need to prove the Intent, "intent to cause" according to Section 505(b) of the Penal Code. So this is a deliberate charge against the convert. Likewise, prosecutors in the Arun case will fight tooth and nail to prove the intent. His case will drag on.

The photos were believed to have been taken before Arun pleaded not guilty over a charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which criminalises statements made with the intent to cause, or which may cause, disturbance to the public.

Johor PKR Youth chief Faezuddin Puad questioned why Kulasegaran, who is DAP’s Ipoh Barat MP, allegedly showed up at court to “accompany” Arun and urged the deputy minister to explain.

“We do not want this to give the wrong impression to the people, as if the government is siding with Arun or attempting to show political support for him.

“We are also concerned that this action could damage the image of the Madani government and the prime minister in the eyes of Malaysians,” Faezuddin added in a Facebook post.

PSM central committee member Gandipan Nantha Gopalan highlighted that as an MP, Kulasegaran’s role is “not to provide support for a racist”, but to come up with better laws.

‘Like the upside-down flag case’

Kecik Mayong : The Boycott Man is always seen with opposition PAS leaders and promoting that party. Is that acceptable when he's a part of thr ruling govt ?

BOSSKU Kaw Kaw : Akmal, how come your idol Jibby not in ORANGE suit? Any luck with your thoughts? LOL

PurpleGuppy5319 : Don't worry Akmal, he's wearing the transparent cuffs like the ones used for Najib...

Open minded 2281 : Well done Minister as the police failed to act on police reports and DAP had to beg the police to take action on Muslims insulting Hindu faith. 

This resulted in Hindu activists taking action. Kula has a point that the Hindu activists would not have done anything if the police had acted professionally.

On the Other Hand : The Malaysiakini editorial team has really gone to the dogs. 

Not only were my comments deleted, they also had the audacity to ban me for two weeks, and failed to respond to my questions to the Editor asking for which posts of mine were at fault, for either being wrong in fact, or merely being a difference in opinion between myself and the Mkini editors. 

There was not a whimper or sound from them as clearly their actions were a reflection of the lack of professionalism and religious bias of their editorial team. Truly shameful lot we have here running the Mkini Comment section now.

apanama is back : "We are also concerned that this action could damage the image of the Madani government and the prime minister in the eyes of Malaysians,” Faezuddin added in a Facebook post. 

I am NOT aware that the Madani government and the prime minister still have an image to get damaged. Any so-called image left? 🤔 This comment against Kula is deliberate. If a Malay politician attends Vinoth's case, all will be quiet.

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