Zamri Vinoth charged over provocative remarks

KUALA LUMPUR: Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth has been charged at the magistrate’s court here over statements that allegedly sparked provocative debate over religious and racial issues. Zamri Vinoth, 42, or his full name Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before magistrate Faezahnoor Hassan on Tuesday (March 17). According to the charge sheet, Zamri allegedly made a statement on his Facebook account "Zamri Vinoth" at about 12.22pm on Feb 3. The prosecution contends the statement could provoke public unrest and instigate people to break public order. "This is what we say matters that can incite public unrest," he said.