Differing views on sentence imposed on man who insulted Islam


MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.

PETALING JAYA: Several political parties have differing views over the sentence imposed on a man who was found guilty of insulting Islam and Prophet Muhammad on Facebook.

While some described the punishment as too harsh, other parties said such heavy punishment would act as a deterrent.

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