Bachok Amanah Youth chief Abdullah Aqili Romeli told the court he had travelled from Kelantan to attend today's proceedings with only RM300 in hand. (Bernama pic)SEPANG: A divisional Amanah Youth leader pleaded not guilty at the sessions court here today to making a false post regarding fuel prices via Threads in March.Bachok Amanah Youth chief Abdullah Aqili Romeli, 35, entered the plea after the charge was read out before judge Ahmad Fuad Othman.He is accused of knowingly making and initiating the post through his Threads account "@qileybrembo" by uploading a poster containing false information around 12pm on March 31.He was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which carries a fine of up to RM500,000, a maximum two years in prison, or both, upon conviction.He may also be liable to a further fine of RM5,000 for each day the offence persists after conviction.Prosecuting officer Nur Nazhzilah Hashim from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had offered bail of RM10,000 with one local surety.However, Abdullah, who was unrepresented, appealed for a reduced amount, saying he is self-employed as a car mechanic and earns approximately RM1,500 per month.He also told the court that he had travelled from Kelantan to attend today's proceedings with only RM300 in hand, and that he has an adopted child.The judge allowed Abdullah bail of RM7,000 with one surety and set Aug 26 for case mention, pending the appointment of counsel and the submission of documents.In April, Abdullah expressed regret after being compounded RM25,000 by MCMC for spreading false information. He filed an appeal against the compound to the commission, but it was dismissed.
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