Mohamad Sabu-s Application to set aside Criminal Defamation Case rejected

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Mohamad Sabu-s Application to set aside Criminal Defamation Case rejected

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The High Court here today rejected an application by PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu to set aside a criminal defamation charge against him regarding the Bukit Kepong communist insurgency issue.

Justice Mohd Amin Firdaus Abdullah made the decision after evaluating the defence's submission and counter-submission by the prosecution.

The judge also rejected the defence's application to stay the case pending an appeal to the appellate court and ordered the trial to proceed at the Butterworth Sessions Court.

Mohamad Sabu who is also known as Mat Sabu, 57, from Guar Petai, Tasek Gelugor claimed trial on Sept 21 last year to criminal defamation against policemen and their family members who defended themselves against communist guerillas at the Bukit Kepong police station on Feb 23, 1950.

He allegedly committed the offence in a speech at the Pusat Asuhan Tadika Islam (Pasti) Al-Fahmi, Markas Tarbiyah PAS in Padang Menora, Tasek Gelugor, between 10pm and midnight on Aug 21, 2011.

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Source	:	Bernama, The Star, New Straits Times

Date of Publication	:	Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Original Title	:	Mohamad Sabu's Application To Set Aside Criminal Defamation Case Rejected

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