Malaysian Opposition politician charged with sedition

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Updated March 17, 2009 21:35:52

A veteran Malaysian opposition politician and lawyer has been charged with sedition after criticising a royal ruler's handling of a political power struggle in a northern state.
Karpal Singh from the Democratic Action Party faces up to three years in prison if found guilty.

Presenter: Sonja Heydeman
Speakers: Karpal Singh from Malaysia's Democratic Action Party

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