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Malaysian preacher Zamri Vinoth has denied allegations that he fled the country amid police investigations, insisting that he remains willing to cooperate fully with authorities.

In a statement posted on social media, Zamri rejected claims that he was avoiding police questioning. He said he had no intention of running away and even offered to meet the country’s police leadership if required.

“I am not running away and there is no reason for me to run,” Zamri said, adding that he was prepared to personally meet the Inspector-General of Police if necessary.

The controversy began after Mohd Khalid Ismail stated that both Zamri and another activist, Tamim Dahri, were being sought by police and were believed to have left for Thailand. Authorities said they were working with Thai officials to locate the two individuals.

Police are currently investigating Zamri in connection with remarks made during a rally held in Kuala Lumpur on February 7. The case has been referred to Malaysia’s Attorney General’s Chambers for possible charges under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, which covers statements that could cause public mischief.

Another investigation concerns comments allegedly insulting members of the Indian community. That case has been forwarded to prosecutors under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, a law frequently used in Malaysia to address speech considered inflammatory or harmful to social harmony.

Zamri has questioned why he is being accused of inciting violence, stating that he and his supporters have not carried out attacks or acts of vandalism.

Meanwhile, authorities are also investigating Tamim Dahri in a separate case involving alleged damage to a soolam, a sacred Hindu symbol, at an old temple site in Langkawi. Prosecutors are reviewing the case under Section 295 of the Penal Code, which deals with offenses involving the defilement of places of worship.

Malaysian police say formal charges against the suspects could be filed once they are located and brought back to the country. The investigations come amid heightened scrutiny of public speeches and social media content that authorities say could inflame ethnic or religious tensions.

Officials have emphasized that the investigations are ongoing and that further legal action will depend on the outcome of the current probes.

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