Ex-Tronoh rep Paul Yong’s rape conviction stays

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal upheld on Friday (March 1) former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong's conviction for raping his Indonesian domestic helper. However, his 13 year-jail sentence has been reduced to eight years while the penalty of two lashes remains. In a majority 2-1 decision, the appellate court ruled that Yong's appeal did not hold merit as...

Hisyam Teh to lead defence team in Paul Yong’s rape case appeal

PUTRAJAYA: Senior lawyer Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik (pic) will be lead counsel for former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong’s appeal against his conviction, 13-year jail term and whipping sentence for raping his maid in 2019. Sources confirmed Friday (Dec 1) that Hisyam will be leading the defence team with lawyers Datuk Rajpal Singh and Salim Bashir...