Ex-Kapar MP fined RM100 for offensive message
SHAH ALAM: Former Kapar MP S. Manikavasagam was fined RM100 in default of three days’ imprisonment by the Magistrate’s Court here after he pleaded guilty to a charge of sending an offensive text message to an individual early last month.

Manikavasagam, 59, made the plea yesterday after the charge was read out before Magistrate Sasha Diana Sabtu, Bernama reported.

According to the charge sheet, Manikavasagam was accused of sending the offensive message with the intention of arousing anger to disrupt peace and security.

He committed the offence at 3.27pm at a house in Subang Jaya, Petaling, on Jan 4.

The offence, framed under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, carries a maximum fine of RM100.

Deputy public prosecutor Annur Athirah Amran prosecuted, while Manikavasagam was not represented.
S. Manikavasagam,Magistrate’s Court,Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955
SHAH ALAM: Former Kapar MP S. Manikavasagam was fined RM100 in default of three days’ imprisonment by the Magistrate’s Court here after he pleaded guilty to a charge of sending an offensive text message to an individual early last month.