Sabah's decade-old 'sogit' practice transcends race, religion, says Native Court chief


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KOTA KINABALU: The decade-old practice of "sogit", or a traditional form of penalty as well as fine in Sabah’s multi-ethnic society transcends race and religion.

Kota Kinabalu Native Court chief Roger Meylin Impou said that sogit is an age-old practice that has been passed down for generations.

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