Muslim convert jailed, fined for insulting Islam on FB

21 Mar 2024 • 1:40 PM MYT
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Kota Kinabalu: A man who converted to Islam two years ago was jailed six months and fined RM15,000 in default four months' jail for posting offensive comments on Facebook that insulted Islam Thursday.

Ricky Shane Cagampang, 33, admitted to the charge against under Section 233 (1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act for the improper use of network facilities or network services.

His offensive comment had gone viral recently.

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