A Malaysian navy officer has been charged with possession of a handphone containing the symbol of the Islamic State (ISIS), as authorities found several cases of the dreaded terror group’s sympathisers across the country.
Zakariya Ahmad (27) navy personnel has been charged with possessing items related to a terrorist group.
A handphone containing the symbol of the ISIS was found in his possession at a guest room of the commandant camp building at Bukit Aman police headquarters on August 19. No plea was recorded and no bail was granted. Magistrate Erry Shahriman Nor Aripin fixed October 30 for hearing.
In a separate case, two military commanders have been accused of encouraging people to join the ISIS in Johor state. Mohd Zuraidi Shafiq Zulkeflee, 27, and Muhammad Adibzakir Zahir, 28, have been charged under Section 130G(b) of the Penal Code, which carries a jail sentence of up to 30 years.