Independent candidate for the Sri Tanjung seat in the Negeri Sembilan state election, Islah Wahyudi Zainudin, will appear before the Sepang Sessions Court on Aug 11 over a charge linked to a social media post.
The 46-year-old said he received a notice of the charge from an officer of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) yesterday.
“Yes, an MCMC officer came to my house around midday yesterday. The case concerns a post I made on Instagram last January. I accept the process and will appear in court as instructed.
“However, I will continue campaigning throughout the state election,” he told Bernama.
Islah said he will be charged under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The Sri Tanjung seat is being contested by five candidates, namely incumbent Datuk Dr G. Rajasekaran of Pakatan Harapan, A. Achuthan of Barisan Nasional, M. Leevineshwaraan of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, fellow Independent candidate Datuk A. Saravanan and Islah.
The Election Commission has set early voting for July 28, while polling will take place on Aug 1.
