Forged document: April 18 decision on ex-Sabah minister's appeal

Former Sabah infrastructure development minister Peter Anthony will know on April 18 whether he succeeds in his appeal to quash his conviction and sentencing in a forged document case.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today set the decision date on the appellant’s appeal against his guilty verdict as well as a three-year jail sentence and RM50,000 fine in lieu of additional 15 months' imprisonment.

Judge Ahmad Bache heard oral submissions from defence counsel S Devanandan and deputy public prosecutor...