Analysis: Syed Saddiq's corruption punishment within legal provisions, but debate rages over whether it was proportionate
Caning, seven years’ jail and a fine. Some argue the former Malaysian minister’s sentence is harsh and disproportionate, but observers say it is aimed to deter future offenders and that allegations of double standards and political motives are unlikely to hurt PM Anwar Ibrahim politically.
Yayasan Akalbudi Syed Saddiq Ahmad Zahid Malaysian United Democratic Alliance Malaysia Development Bhd Malaysia Multimedia University
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