Fine reduced – Tian Chua can now contest in GE

Batu MP Tian Chua arrival at Shah Alam High court for his conviction under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting the modesty of a policeman, as well as the RM3,000 fine imposed by the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court last year.

SHAH ALAM: The High Court here has reduced the fine imposed on Batu MP Tian Chua (pic), who is convicted of insulting a police officer, clearing the way for him to contest in the next general election.

Judicial Commissioner Ab Karim Ab Rahman allowed the appeal filed by Tian Chua against his sentence, saying that the offence did not involve bodily harm.