After Zamri reposts deleted content, DAP MP calls for immediate arrest

Summary

• RSN Rayer calls for Zamri Vinoth to be arrested immediately after he republished a post mocking Hindus.

• The Jelutong MP says the Muslim preacher continues to fuel racial and religious tensions.

DAP lawmaker RSN Rayer has called for the immediate arrest of Zamri Vinoth after the controversial Muslim preacher republished a Facebook post mocking Hindus.

“Despite having his post removed by the authorities and being summoned by the police for questioning, Zamri (above, left) remains unrepentant.

“He continues to incite, instigate, and fuel racial and religious tensions by reposting inflammatory and provocative content mocking Hinduism on his Facebook,” he said.

Urging the authorities to act decisively and without delay, the Jelutong MP emphasised that Zamri posed a serious threat to national security and harmony.

“Zamri must be arrested immediately and charged in court, as he appears to be openly defying the law by repeatedly sharing seditious and irresponsible posts that threaten national stability and peace.

“Police must take swift action to demonstrate that Zamri is not above the law,” he added.

Preacher under probe

Earlier, Malaysiakini reported that MCMC had requested Meta to remove Zamri’s post, which compared kavadi bearers during Thaipusam to individuals who are possessed or intoxicated on March 5.

The post also referenced the death of firefighter Adib Kassim during a riot outside a Hindu temple in Selangor in 2018.

The post, which courted widespread backlash and multiple police reports, was removed today.

Police and MCMC are investigating Zamri, who has also accepted a debate challenge from MIC deputy president M Saravanan.

Previously, Saravanan had urged the police to arrest Zamri under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma).

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