KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) said yesterday that it would charge Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh over a Facebook post on his account, along with two other individuals.

In a statement, the AGC said the decision followed an examination of investigation papers submitted by the police.

"Based on the testimony and evidence obtained, this department has decided to bring charges under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code against Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, Muhammad Hilman Idham and Siti Hajar Aflah Sharuddin," it said.

"The statements made by these individuals were found to have disturbed public order or constituted improper use of network facilities or network services."

The AGC said all charges will be...