Why was Wong Yan Ke fined RM5,000 by the court?

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Wong Yan Ke Fined RM5,000 for Provoking Breach of Peace During Protest

Wong Yan Ke was fined RM5,000 by the Magistrates Court for provoking a breach of the peace during his graduation ceremony in October 2019. The conviction stemmed from his protest against the University of Malaya's vice-chancellor, Datuk Abdul Rahim Hashim, which the court found to have humiliated the vice-chancellor and guests, thereby inciting anger and causing a disruption. The charge was brought under Section 504 of the Penal Code.
Conviction for Humiliation and Incitement

The court found Wong guilty of humiliating Datuk Abdul Rahim Hashim and the guests present at the University of Malaya's 59th convocation. This act was committed with the knowledge that it would incite anger, leading to a breach of peace. The specific charge falls under Section 504 of the Penal Code, which addresses intentional insult designed to provoke a breach of the peace.
Circumstances of the Protest

The incident occurred during Wong's graduation ceremony in October 2019. His protest was directed at the university's vice-chancellor. The court's decision followed a process where prosecutors had successfully established a prima facie case against Wong in April 2022, leading to him being ordered to enter his defence.
Penalties Imposed

Magistrate Court judge Illi Marisqa Khalizan imposed the RM5,000 fine on Wong Yan Ke. In addition to the fine, the court stipulated that Wong would face a three-month prison sentence if he failed to pay the RM5,000. Wong had initially pleaded not guilty to the charge two years prior to the conviction.

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