Malaysian NGOs protest offensive post against Islam
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:00 | 01 March 2019
- Modified Date: 07:57 | 01 March 2019
Malaysian NGOs protested a Chinese offensive statements against Prophet Muhammad on Friday.
Members of six nonprofits carrying banners gathered in front of Masjid Negara Mosque in Kuala Lumpur to protest Wai Foo Sing, 68, who was arrested for posting a cartoon image on social media last month.
Protester Kamarulzaman Muhammad said "some irresponsible people" act offensively, and added: "We arranged the protest to show our love of Prophet Muhammad."
Wai faces two charges of uploading the image and intention to annoy another on Facebook.
If found guilty, Wai will face five years in prison and more than $12,000 (MYR50000) fine.
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