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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 10 MIN

Zamri claims trial for public mischief; 'Corporate mafia' - Businessperson questions raid

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KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates' Court this morning, to a charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which criminalises statements made with the intent to cause, or which may cause, disturbance to the public.He was accused of committing the offence through a Facebook post on February 3 about a gathering involving “illegal temples,” which was reported by a complainant in Kuala Lumpur.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Businessperson Victor Chin - who is accused of being an alleged member of the so-called "corporate mafia" - has questioned why authorities raided his home last week.Chin said he had been cooperating with police in investigations since December, and had even been remanded for three days as part of a probe into the “corporate mafia” and alleged money laundering.He added that he will be submitting all evidence and supporting documents proving that he is not involved in the “corporate mafia” to his lawyers.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates' Court this morning, to a charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which criminalises statements made with the intent to cause, or which may cause, disturbance to the public.He was accused of committing the offence through a Facebook post on February 3 about a gathering involving “illegal temples,” which was reported by a complainant in Kuala Lumpur.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Businessperson Victor Chin - who is accused of being an alleged member of the so-called "corporate mafia" - has questioned why authorities raided his home last week.Chin said he had been cooperating with police in investigations since December, and had even been remanded for three days as part of a probe into the “corporate mafia” and alleged money laundering.He added that he will be submitting all evidence and supporting documents proving that he is not involved in the “corporate mafia” to his lawyers.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

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