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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

FAIRNESS FOR ALL? Isma chief gets a stay but Hishamuddin Rais ordered to enter defence

FAIRNESS FOR ALL? Isma chief gets a stay but Hishamuddin Rais ordered to enter defence
KUALA LUMPUR - Activist Hishamuddin Rais was today ordered by the sessions court to enter his defence on a sedition charge.
Judge Azman Mustapha said he is satisfied that the prosecution has proven a "prima facie" case against Hishamuddin on the charge.
"I call the accused to enter his defence," said Azman.
Hishamuddin, 63, had claimed trial to giving a speech, in which he is alleged to have uttered seditious words, which could incite the public to change the government through illegal means.
Hishamuddin is alleged to have committed the offence at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall at Jalan Maharajalela between 8.55pm and 11.15pm on May 13, 2013.
The charge, under Section 4 (1) (b) of the Sedition Act 1948, carries a maximum fine of RM5,000 or three years' jail or both, upon conviction.
After the decision was delivered, the court interpreter explained the three options available to Hishamuddin to enter his defence – to testify from the witness box, to testify from the dock or choose to be silent.
"I will stand in the witness box," Hishamuddin told the judge.
The judge fixed Nov 13 for Hishamuddin to enter his defence.
Hishamuddin was represented by lawyer Syahredzan Johan while DPP Azlina Rasdi prosecuted the case. -Sundaily

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