Zakir Naik’s associate expected to be charged tomorrow, says activist

Alfian Z.M. Tahir Alfian Z.M. Tahir Updated 7 years ago · Published on 1 May 2019 9:15PM · 6 Comments

Preacher Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu is expected to be charged tomorrow for allegedly insulting Hinduism. – YouTube screengrab, May 1, 2019

AN associate of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik could be charged as early as Thursday for allegedly insulting Hindu gods, said an activist today.

While the police are not ready to confirm as to when Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu, 35, will be charged, civil society group Agamam Ani Malaysia’s Arun Dorasamy said court action will be taken tomorrow.

He told The Malaysian Insight the police have informed that Zamri will be charged at the Jalan Duta Court complex in Kuala Lumpur. 

“The case is now handled by Bukit Aman and we are informed that he is expected to be produced to court tomorrow.”

Muhammad Zamri was arrested on Sunday after more than 800 police reports were lodged against him.

He is being investigated under the Section 298A of the Penal Code as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for disrupting harmony and transmitting offensive communications. 

He allegedly insulted Hinduism during a religious lecture. A Kelantanese organisation called Info Sunnah released the video of his speech on social media. 

When contacted, acting Bukit Aman Crime Investigating Department director Huzir Mohamed said the police are waiting for the nod from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to file charges against Muhammad Zamri.

“Investigation papers must be submitted to the AGC first. If there is a case, he will be charged.”

Muhammad Zamri, who also heads the Muslim propagation organisation One Centre Malaysia, was arrested by Kangar serious crime unit and brought to Bukit Aman to be remanded for four days.

His remand expires tomorrow.

It was reported that Muhammad Zamri had previously been investigated for three crimes, two being serious offences. 

He was previously detained for voluntarily causing hurt, rape and criminal breach of trust. – May 1, 2019

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  • Well done. Essential to maintain racial harmony in the country.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lipdah Lia · Reply

  • All religion teaches good harmony, love and peace ... no human has any right to insult another... this guy is unfit and unworthy to be a preacher..period

    Posted 7 years ago by Lawrence Quek · Reply

  • You police should know whether there is a case or not. Police will normally quote and recommend which law is broken

    Posted 7 years ago by SY L · Reply

  • Withdraw vinoth preaching license he is a born hindu how could he be a good islam preacher. Sowing the seed of Hatred is gaining mileage the wrong way trying to avoid CHARGES of crime committed.

    Posted 7 years ago by Mindy Singh · Reply

  • this "preacher" has a record of rape? no wonder he is an associate of zakir naik...Tun what say you?

    Posted 7 years ago by . . · Reply

    • Wake up Tun......

      Posted 7 years ago by MA63 SSS · Reply