What legal sections were used against Wan Muhammad Azri?

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Wan Muhammad Azri Found Guilty Under Multiple Legal Sections

Wan Muhammad Azri, also known as “Papagomo”, was found guilty and fined by the Kajang Magistrate's Court for offences committed against Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. The legal proceedings involved charges under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, Section 509 of the Penal Code, and Section 323 of the Penal Code.
Charge Under the Minor Offences Act 1955

Wan Muhammad Azri was convicted under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for uttering disrespectful and insulting words towards Syed Saddiq. This section pertains to offences involving offensive language. The court imposed a fine of RM100, with a default jail sentence of one day, for this charge.
Penal Code Sections for Insulting Modesty and Causing Hurt

The former Umno Youth executive council member also faced charges under the Penal Code. He was charged under Section 509 for insulting the modesty of a parliamentarian. Additionally, he was charged under Section 323 for voluntarily causing hurt to Syed Saddiq, who is also the founder of the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) party.
Sentencing and Fines

Magistrate Muhammad Noor Firdaus Rosli found Wan Muhammad Azri guilty of the charges after the defence failed to establish reasonable doubt. For the amended charge of uttering disrespectful and insulting words, a fine of RM100 was levied. For the charge of causing injury, Wan Muhammad Azri was fined RM2,000, with a default sentence of three months in jail. The total fines amounted to RM2,100.

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