SITI Nuramira Abdullah, who was accused of insulting Islam by saying she is a Muslim who memorised 15 chapters of the Quran before revealing herself in a skimpy outfit at a comedy club, was today warned her hearing could be held at her home or the hospital if she continues not to attend court proceedings. 

Sessions court judge Nor Hasniah Ab Razak issued the warning after lawyer R. Sivaraj, representing Siti Nuramira, 27, told the court his client was absent again today as she had been admitted to Universiti Malaya Medical Centre 

“I postpone the case today and set April 17 to continue with the hearing, and both parties agree to replace the trial dates for today and yesterday on May 26 and 31. The bail for the accused is extended.

“If she is still on MC (on April 17), the trial shall continue to be held either at the hospital or her (Siti Nuramira) house,” said the judge.

Also present at today’s proceedings were deputy public prosecutors Abdul Malik Ayob and Nadia Mohd Izhar.

Yesterday, the court postponed the hearing to today as Siti Nuramira was on sick leave due to gastroenteritis.

On July 13 last year, Siti Nuramira pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing religious disharmony among Muslims at the Crackhouse Comedy Club at Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, at 6pm on June 4, 2022.

She was charged under section 298A(1)(a) of the penal code and faces imprisonment for up to five years if found guilty. – Bernama, March 22, 2023.