Chegubard pleads not guilty in Sessions Court over royal institution comments
Social activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, has pleaded not guilty to a sedition charge regarding comments made about the Negri Sembilan royal institution. The prosecution has requested a gag order and bail, citing the sensitivity of the case.
Why it matters
The case reflects the strict enforcement of laws regarding royal institutions in Malaysia and the ongoing tension between freedom of speech and sedition legislation.
Social activitist Badrul Hisham Shaharin arriving at the Sessions Court in Seremban to be charge for the offence
The article provides a balanced account of the court proceedings, including arguments from both the prosecution and the defense.
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