Acquittal of 21 including Opposition MPs over Bersih anniversary upheld


SHAH ALAM: The High Court here upheld the acquittal of 21 people, including Opposition MPs, accused of taking part in an illegal gathering by having a candlelight vigil on the first anniversary of Bersih.

Judicial Commissioner Choong Siew Kim dismissed the Attorney-General’s Chambers' appeal, ruling that the application was baseless.

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