Tian Chua jailed 6mths for biting cop, to appeal (Update 3)


KUALA LUMPUR: Member of Parliament for Batu Chua Tian Chang, aka Tian Chua, was convicted of causing hurt to a police constable and stopping him from discharging his duty two years ago.

Magistrate Mohd Faizi Che Abu sentenced Tian Chua to six months’ jail and a fine of RM3,000 on Thursday but granted him a stay of execution pending his appeal to the High Court. If the sentence is upheld, he could be disqualified as an MP.

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