Activist Kassim Ahmad freed of insulting Islam


PUTRAJAYA: Social activist Dr Kassim Ahmad has been acquitted and discharged by the Syariah Court over charges of insulting Islam and defying Muslim authorities.

Judge Azzeman Omar made the order following the withdrawal of the charges made against the 82-year-old Kassim after the Syarie prosecuting officer agreed with the decisions of the Court of Appeal and Federal Court.

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