KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman's Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) is set to press charges tomorrow in a case involving alleged seditious messages circulated within the Whatsapp group 'Khariah Pmtg Sungai Dua' .
The messages allegedly discussed negotiations surrounding the establishment of a casino in Forest City, and allegedly also mentioned the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The case is scheduled to be heard at the Butterworth Magistrate's Court in Penang at 8.30am tomorrow.
The offense will be charged under Section 4 (1) (c) of the Sedition Act 1948, punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act, which carries a maximum three years imprisonment or RM5,000 fine of both upon conviction.
Earlier today, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) information committee member Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard also revealed he will face a sedition charge for his post regarding alleged talks on the opening of a casino in Forest City.