KUALA LUMPUR: Three individuals accused of making statements that sparked provocative debate over religious and racial issues arrived at separate courts this morning to face charges. They are independent preacher Zamri Vinoth at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, activist D. Arumugam, also known as Arun Dorasamy, at the Jawi Magistrates’ Court in Penang, and e-hailing driver P. Mahendra Bhoopaty at the Seremban Magistrates’ Court in Negeri Sembilan. Zamri, dressed in a blue suit, arrived at the Kuala Lumpur court at 9.10 am. Meanwhile, Arun, wearing a dark-coloured suit, arrived at court at 8.15 am. Mahendra Bhoopaty arrived at the Seremban court at about 8 am.

Source: The Star March 17, 2026 17:22 UTC