Mohamad Sabu (right) waving as he leaves the Penang High Court on Friday.
GEORGE TOWN: A High Court here has upheld the decision by the Sessions Court to acquit former PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu, popularly known as Mat Sabu, of two criminal defamation charges over remarks about the 1950 Bukit Kepong incident.
In dismissing the prosecution's appeal on Friday, Justice Lim Chong Fong ruled that the Sessions Courts had rightly acquitted Mohamad, now Parti Amanah Negara president, on July 8, 2015, as the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case against him.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
