Two Bangladeshis charged in Malaysia over suspected IS links

One is accused of providing support to the group via Facebook, and the other of possessing an image of the IS flag on his phone

Two Bangladeshi nationals have been charged in a Malaysian court with terrorism-related offences linked to the Islamic State (IS) militant group.

One of the suspects, 31-year-old Md Mamun Ali, is accused of providing support to IS through a Facebook account named “Sahifulla Islam” between Jul 28, 2023, and Apr 30, 2024, Malaysian news portal Malay Mail reports.

The charge, under Section 130J(1)(a) of Malaysia’s Penal Code, carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment or up to 30 years in jail, along with a possible fine.

In a separate case, 27-year-old Refat Bishat was charged with possessing an image of the IS flag on a mobile phone.

He faces a possible prison term of up to seven years or a fine under Section 130JB(1)(a) of the Penal Code.

The Sessions Court set Sept 12 for the next hearing to allow the appointment of an interpreter.