Mohamad Halmi Waramejini, 55, pleaded not guilty at a Sessions Court here yesterday.
According to the charge sheet, he had displayed the item containing the title of “Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perak – Dato’ Seri (SPMP)” without written permission from the Sultan of Perak.
The item was displayed on a Proton X70 on June 4 in Jalan Caranday Park, Setia Tropika, here.
Facing the law: Mohamad Halmi (left) leaving the Johor Baru Sessions Court after being charged.
The charge came under Section 17 of the Offences Relating to Awards Act that was read together with Section 3(1)(d) of the Perak Emblem, Title and Award (Prevention of Improper Use) Enactment 2016.