How many months of prison will Chegubard serve if he fails to pay the fine?

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Chegubard Faces 20 Months' Imprisonment If Fine Is Not Paid

Activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, widely known as Chegubard, will serve a 20-month prison sentence if he fails to pay the RM5,000 fine. This consequence follows his conviction for publishing seditious material, a ruling that also disqualifies him from contesting in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan election. The court found him guilty of the offense, which stemmed from a social media post made on April 26.
Seditious Post Content

The seditious material in question was a social media post published on April 26. This post explicitly linked the Yang di Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and two alleged gambling tycoons to a proposed casino project in Forest City. The content was deemed to be seditious under the relevant Malaysian law.
Legal Framework and Penalties

Chegubard was charged under Section 4(1)(c) of the Sedition Act 1948. This particular section of the act outlines the legal ramifications for publishing seditious content. The maximum penalty prescribed by the Sedition Act 1948 for such an offense includes a fine of up to RM5,000, a prison sentence of up to three years, or a combination of both.
Consequences of Non-Payment

The Sessions Court imposed a RM5,000 fine on Chegubard. However, the ruling also stipulated a significant custodial sentence if this financial penalty is not met. Specifically, the court ordered that Chegubard should serve 20 months in prison should he be unable to pay the RM5,000 fine.

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