What sentence did the High Court initially impose on Paul Yong?

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High Court Initially Sentenced Paul Yong to 13 Years Imprisonment and Two Strokes of the Cane

The High Court initially sentenced former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong to 13 years in jail and two strokes of the cane for the rape of his domestic worker. This sentence was handed down on July 27, 2022, after a trial that commenced on April 5, 2021, and heard testimony from 23 prosecution witnesses.
Conviction and Sentencing Details

The initial sentencing by the High Court followed Yong's conviction on July 27, 2022. The conviction was for the rape of his 23-year-old Indonesian domestic worker.
Subsequent Appellate Court Decision

While the High Court imposed the 13-year sentence, the Court of Appeal later reviewed the case on March 1, 2024. This appellate court upheld the conviction but modified the prison term, reducing it to eight years.
Final Federal Court Ruling

The Federal Court, on October 1, upheld the conviction and the reduced eight-year prison sentence. The former assemblyman was ordered to begin serving his sentence immediately, which also includes two strokes of the cane.

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