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The Sun
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Two men arrested over whipping effigy of PM Anwar at rally
KUALA LUMPUR: Two men have been arrested to assist in the investigation of an incident where an effigy resembling Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was whipped during a rally at Dataran Merdeka on Saturday. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects, aged 21 and 47, were detained separately. Authorities also seized communication equipment believed to have been used to upload and share content related to the incident. 'The act was recorded and uploaded on social media by certain parties, and the remand application for both individuals will be made soon,' Mohd Khalid said in a statement. The case is being investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department's Classified Crimes Investigation Unit is handling the probe. Mohd Khalid also urged the public to refrain from using social media to spread discord or disrupt public order, warning that strict action would be taken against offenders. - Bernama
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
Masseuse accused of faking royal marriage certificate to undergo psychiatric evaluation
KUALA LUMPUR: A masseuse accused of falsifying a marriage certificate involving herself and a member of a royal family was today ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak. Sessions Court judge Norma Ismail granted the application by deputy public prosecutor Ravendejit Kaur for a mental health assessment on Persana Avril Solunda, 43, before the case proceeds further. The court fixed Aug 19 for the submission of the psychiatric report. Persana's lawyer, Mehgalaa Rajendran, did not object to the application. Following the conclusion of proceedings, Persana was immediately sent to the hospital. Last month, Persana, who had an arrest warrant issued against her for skipping court, was arrested by Bukit Aman's Classified Crimes Investigation Unit at her workplace in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. According to the charge, she used a TikTok account under the handle " to create and upload a video containing a doctored image of a false marriage certificate involving a member of the royal family and Crown Princess Ratu Shana. She allegedly committed the offence on Feb 25 with the intent to annoy others. The post was accessed at about 10am on Feb 26 at the Cyber Crime and Multimedia Investigation Division of Bukit Aman's Commercial Crime Investigation Department, located at Menara KPJ in Wangsa Maju. The charge is framed under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, punishable under Section 233(3), which provides for a maximum fine of RM500,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, upon conviction. The law also provides for an additional fine of RM5,000 for each day the offence continues after conviction.
New Straits Times
19-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Woman charged over fake royal marriage certificate uploaded on TikTok
KUALA LUMPUR: A masseuse who had an arrest warrant issued against her last month for skipping court was brought before the Sessions Court today to face a charge of uploading a falsified marriage certificate involving herself and a member of a royal family on TikTok. Persana Avril Sollunda, 43, was arrested by Bukit Aman's Classified Crimes Investigation Unit at her workplace in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, yesterday. During proceedings today, Persana pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to her before Judge Norma Ismail. She confirmed that she understood the charge. "I want to go on trial," she told the court. According to the charge, she used a TikTok account under the handle " to create and upload a video containing a doctored image of a false marriage certificate involving a member of the royal family and Crown Princess Ratu Shana. She allegedly committed the offence on Feb 25 with the intent to annoy others. The post was accessed at about 10am on Feb 26 at the Cyber Crime and Multimedia Investigation Division of Bukit Aman's Commercial Crime Investigation Department, located at Menara KPJ in Wangsa Maju. The charge under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act punishable under Section 233(3) provides a maximum RM500,000 fine or a jail term not exceeding two years or both upon conviction. It also imposes an additional fine of RM5,000 for each day the offence continues after conviction. Deputy public prosecutor Nursyuhada Husna Sulaiman urged the court to set bail at RM20,000 with one surety and requested a date for document submission. Persana, who was unrepresented, said she needed her "escort" from Sabah to assist with the bail process. She also attempted to speak on other matters but was instructed by the judge to focus solely on her bail appeal. In response, Persana said she had nothing further to add. Norma set bail at RM10,000 with one surety and ordered Persana to report to the police station once a month. The judge also directed her to appoint legal representation and set July 17 for mention.
