AGC To Appeal Klang Sessions Court’s Acquittal Of Blogger Papagomo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 – The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) announced on Monday, October 19, 2026, that it will file a notice of appeal against the Sessions Court’s decision to acquit blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, also known as Papagomo, of a sedition charge.

In an official statement, the AGC confirmed it had examined the ruling delivered earlier in the day by Sessions Court Judge Siti Aminah Ghazali (sitting at the Klang Sessions Court) which acquitted and discharged the 43-year-old at the close of the defence case.

“After examining the decision of the Sessions Court Judge, this department has decided to file a notice of appeal against the acquittal and discharge in the near future,” the AGC stated.

The prosecution revealed that during his sworn testimony as the sole defence witness, Wan Muhammad Azri admitted to making the statements in question and offered only a bare denial in his defence, creating grounds for the appeal.

Prosecution Arguments, Case Timeline, and Statutory Framework

The upcoming appeal represents the second time the prosecution has challenged an acquittal in this trial:

• Prior High Court Appeal: On September 3, 2025, Judge Siti Aminah initially acquitted Wan Muhammad Azri at the end of the prosecution’s case. The AGC appealed to the Kuala Lumpur High Court on September 4, 2025. On July 31, 2026, the High Court allowed the appeal and ordered Papagomo to enter his defence after ruling that a prima facie case had been established.
• Core Sedition Charge: On January 8, 2024, Wan Muhammad Azri pleaded not guilty to issuing seditious statements on Facebook alleging that the government maintained pro-Israel and pro-Western positions.
• Offence Location: The prosecution alleged the comments were posted on the Facebook account of Halid Hamidi (Halid Mat Kool) and viewed at a condominium in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, on November 8, 2023.
• Sedition Act Penalties: The charge was brought under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948 (Act 15), which provides for up to three years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to RM5,000, or both upon conviction.

The AGC stated that notice of appeal will be filed with the High Court shortly.

–NMT