Publish date9 Mar 2019 - 12:22
Story Code : 407539

Malaysian jailed for 10 yrs for insulting Islam on social media

A Malaysian was sentenced to more than 10 years' jail and three others were charged over insults against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad on social media, police said on Saturday.
Malaysian jailed for 10 yrs for insulting Islam on social media
Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun said in a statement the person, who was not identified, had plead guilty to 10 charges of misusing communication networks.
The offence carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail or a fine of up to 50,000 ringgit ($12,228) or both.
The sentence was meted out consecutively, Mohamad Fuzi said.
Another social media user had also plead guilty and a sentencing hearing would be held on Monday. Two others had plead not guilty and were being held without bail.
"The police advise the public not to abuse social media or communication networks by uploading or sharing any form of provocation that can affect religious or racial sensitivities, causing racial tensions within this country's diverse community," Mohamad Fuzi said.
($1 = 4.0890 ringgit)
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