Syed Saddiq’s legal battle continues as court sets March 19 next year for hearing for corruption case appeal Posted on 09/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Court of Appeal has scheduled Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman’s appeal hearing against his conviction and sentence for corruption on March 19 and 20, 2025. Deputy public prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin confirmed the dates during a case management session today, the New Straits Times reported . “The court has set March 4 as the final deadline for both parties to submit their written submissions,” Wan Shaharuddin said. Syed Saddiq was sentenced to seven years in jail and two strokes of the cane for multiple charges including abetting criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property, and money laundering. The former Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) president received a three-year sentence and one stroke of the cane for abetting the misuse of RM1 million from Bersatu Youth Armada’s funds. The 32-year-old was also sentenced to two years and one stroke of the cane for misappropriating RM120,000 from a Maybank Islamic account linked to Armada Bumi Bersatu Enterprise. Additionally, Syed Saddiq was fined RM5 million for each of two money laundering charges, with a default penalty of two years in jail per offence. The court ordered his sentences to run concurrently but granted a stay of execution pending appeal. The sentences stemmed from his role as Bersatu Youth Armada’s leader and related activities during his tenure. Syed Saddiq continues to serve as Muar MP while awaiting the outcome of his appeal. The charges were brought under Sections 409 and 403 of the Penal Code, as well as Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001. The appeal will allow the court to reassess the conviction and the severity of the sentence. News
Gombak trader loses over RM1.6m in non-existent online investment scam via WeChat app Posted on 12/11/2024 SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — A trader in Gombak suffered losses of over RM1.6 million after he fell victim to a non-existent online investment scam. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said investigations revealed that the victim, 56, was duped by the suspect via the WeChat application. “The suspect… Read More
Opposition candidates killed in Tanzania’s local election Posted on 28/11/2024 Today’s ballots are a key test for Tanzania’s democratic institutions ahead of a presidential election next year. (AFP pic) DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzanian opposition party Chadema today said three of its members were killed in incidents linked to local elections and accused the authorities of rigging the vote. Chadema said… Read More
UK govt sorry after meat, alcohol served at Diwali event Posted on 16/11/2024 Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, honours the victory of good over evil. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: The UK government apologised to British Hindus today after meat and alcohol were served at its annual Diwali celebration at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official Downing Street residence. Although Hinduism does not strictly… Read More