马来西亚的传教士与活动家对因宗教言论而提出指控表示不认罪,
Malaysian preacher and activist plead not guilty to speech charges over religious remarks, facing ongoing legal scrutiny.
独立传教士Zamri Vinoth和活动分子Arun Dorasamy于2026年3月17日单独在马来西亚法院出庭,根据《刑法》第505(b)节对指控表示不服罪,该节将可能引起公众恐慌或破坏公共秩序的言论定为犯罪。
Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and activist Arun Dorasamy appeared in separate Malaysian courts on March 17, 2026, pleading not guilty to charges under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which criminalizes statements likely to cause public alarm or mischief.
指控源于据称涉及宗教和种族问题的言论,包括2月在吉隆坡举行的集会和关于礼拜场所的声明。
The charges stem from alleged remarks related to religious and racial issues, including a February gathering in Kuala Lumpur and statements about places of worship.
两名男子都面临持续的法律诉讼,没有进一步确定法庭日期。
Both men face ongoing legal proceedings, with no further court dates set.
据报告,Zamri逃往泰国,他否认有躲避当局,并列举了旅行的个人和商业原因。
Zamri, who was reported to have fled to Thailand, denied evading authorities and cited personal and business reasons for his travel.
这些案件反映了马来西亚对公开言论的更广泛法律监督,特别是在涉及社会和谐的情况下。
The cases reflect broader legal scrutiny of public speech in Malaysia, particularly when it pertains to social harmony.