Syed Saddiq can run in GE15 as he is not convicted yet


PETALING JAYA: Muda president and Muar incumbent MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is eligible to contest in the coming general election as he has yet to be convicted in a court of law.

Lawyer Amer Hamzah said those who are convicted with a jail sentence of not less than one year or a fine of not less than RM2,000 are barred from standing as a candidate in the election.

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