What specific comments were deemed offensive to the Sultan of Johor?

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No Specific Comments Detailed in Upholding of Conviction

The precise nature of the derogatory comments posted on Facebook, which led to the conviction of Ahmad Abdul Jalil for offending the Sultanate of Johor, was not specified in the Court of Appeal's decision. The court upheld the RM20,000 fine and conviction, focusing on the act of posting offensive material rather than the exact wording. Ahmad Abdul Jalil was found guilty of intentionally offending the Sultanate of Johor through comments made via his Facebook profile under the name ‘Zul Yahya’.
Upholding of Conviction and Fine

The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya affirmed the conviction and the RM20,000 fine previously imposed on Ahmad Abdul Jalil. A three-member panel, led by Justice Datuk Wira Mohtarudin Baki, unanimously dismissed his appeal, deeming it to be without merit. The judges indicated no reason to overturn the findings of the Sessions Court, which had been upheld by the High Court, acknowledging the seriousness of the offence.
Details of the Offence

Ahmad Abdul Jalil was initially charged with two counts but was ultimately acquitted of the second charge. He was convicted by the Sessions Court in Johor Baru on October 29, 2013, for the first charge. This conviction stemmed from his act of posting offensive comments on Facebook, using the profile name ‘Zul Yahya’, with the explicit intent to offend the Sultanate of Johor.
Location and Time of Offence

The act was committed at Ahmad Abdul Jalil's office, located at Jalan Wangsa Delima 11, Section 5, Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur. The specific time of the offence was recorded as being around 6 pm on October 10, 2012. Despite the conviction, the content of the comments themselves was not elaborated upon in the reporting of the court's decision.

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