PETALING JAYA (Bernama): Another six men, including the president of the Malaysian Indian Association, were charged in the Magistrate's Court here Monday (Dec 24) in connection with the riot at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Subang Jaya, Selangor. This brings the total number of people charged over the Nov 26 incident to 24. Manimaran was charged with three counts – obstructing a public officer from discharging his duty, rioting, and causing hurt, while the five others were charged under Section 148 of the Penal Code with possession of weapons at riot. The charge, under Section 147 of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to two years, or with fine, or with both, if found guilty. All the offences were allegedly committed at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Subang Jaya here between 2am and 1.30 pm last Nov 26.

Source: The Star December 24, 2018 10:07 UTC