Hishamuddin Rais’ jail term overturned by Appeals Court

PETALING JAYA: Local activist Hishamuddin Rais’ (pic) nine-month jail term for sedition was overturned by the Court of Appeal on Monday.

In overturning the High Court’s decision earlier this year, a three-member panel led by judge Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat retained the RM5,000 fine imposed on the accused.