A former lecturer at an institution of higher learning pleaded not guilty to charges of promoting terrorist acts and allowing meetings related to terrorism at his home in Pulai, Johor.

Abdullah Daud, 70, made the plea in the Kuala Lumpur High Court today before Judge K Muniandy, who then set Dec 11 for mention.

He was charged with knowingly promoting terrorist acts by inculcating an ideology related to the Daesh terrorist group in his home at Jalan Takwa Kampung Melayu, Kangkar, Pulai in Johor Bahru between Sept 3, 2023, and April 14 this year.

The charge, framed under Section 130G(a) of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to 30 years and a possible fine.

He was also charged with providing facilities in support of terrorist acts by allowing his house to be used for the purpose on the same date.

The offence, under Section 130H(a) of the Penal Code, also provides imprisonment for up to 30 years and shall also be liable to a fine.

Deputy public prosecutors Rullizah Abdul Majib, Siti Hajar Mat Radzi, and Lina Hanini Ismail appeared for the prosecution, while Abdullah was represented by lawyer Farida Mohammad.

- Bernama

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