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High Court acquits preacher Fathi Na’im of rape, sexual assault charges

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 7/30 20:12 X
High Court acquits preacher Fathi Na’im of rape, sexual assault charges
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KLANG, July 30 — The High Court has acquitted and discharged independent preacher Muhammad Fathi Na’im Mazlam of three charges of rape and sexual assault involving a...

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Judge Roszianayati Ahmad delivered the decision yesterday after allowing the 34-year-old’s appeal to set aside his conviction and sentence imposed by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court last year.

The High Court ruled that the Sessions Court had erred in refusing an application to adjourn the trial to allow the appellant to obtain legal representation.

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Malay Mail
Originally published
Jul 30, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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