Syed Saddiq first politician sentenced to whipping, prosecution confirms


KUALA LUMPUR: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is the first politician in Malaysia to be sentenced to whipping after being found guilty of four charges related to Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) funds on Thursday (Nov 9).

This was confirmed by Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin, who led the prosecution team in the case against the Muda president who was charged with four counts of abetting in criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of assets and money laundering.

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