KUALA LUMPUR: Kijal assemblyman Datuk Razali Idris has been fined RM2,000, or in default, three months’ jail after being found guilty of making remarks against the judiciary and claiming it was “under the control” of the government three years ago.
Sessions Court judge Norma Ismail delivered the sentence on the 59-year-old former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) information chief at the conclusion of the defence case today.
The court ruled that Razali, who is also Terengganu state executive councillor, failed to raise reasonable doubt in his defence against the prosecution.
Razali appeared calm in a courtroom filled with his supporters.
As of 11am, his legal team said the fine had been settled.
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