FB user who got 10 years for insulting Islam to undergo mental check-up


KUCHING: The Sarawakian Facebook user sentenced to 10 years' jail for insulting Islam will undergo mental observation following an order by the High Court here.

Judge Azahari Kamal Ramli issued the order when hearing an application for a revision of the case against Alister Cogia on Wednesday (March 13).

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