What sentence will the Federal Court impose on Khir Toyo?

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Federal Court to Deliver Sentence on Khir Toyo Tomorrow

The Federal Court is scheduled to deliver its sentence on former Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo tomorrow, September 29th, around 1:30 PM. This follows the court's decision on September 22nd to uphold his conviction but reserve the sentencing. Dr Mohamad Khir was found guilty of using his position to obtain land and a bungalow in Shah Alam in 2007.
Conviction Upheld by Federal Court

A five-member panel of the Federal Court confirmed Dr Mohamad Khir's conviction on the charge of corruptly obtaining the properties. The conviction had previously been affirmed by the High Court, which sentenced him to 12 months in jail and ordered the forfeiture of the properties to the government. His appeal to the Court of Appeal was dismissed on May 30, 2013.
Details of the Offence and Properties

The conviction relates to Dr Mohamad Khir obtaining two plots of land and a bungalow in Section 7, Shah Alam, from Ditamas Sdn Bhd. These properties were purchased for RM3.5 million, a sum significantly lower than the RM6.5 million Ditamas had paid for them. The offence was alleged to have occurred at the official residence of the Selangor Menteri Besar in May 2007, while Dr Mohamad Khir held the position from August 2000 to February 2008.
Sentencing Arguments Presented

During mitigation arguments presented last Tuesday, Dr Mohamad Khir's counsel proposed alternatives to a jail sentence, suggesting a fine or community service. The defence lawyer indicated his client's willingness to provide free dental services to the poor as a form of community service. However, the prosecution argued that community service is not an appropriate penalty for this type of offence.
Legal Framework for the Offence

Dr Mohamad Khir was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code. This section outlines penalties for public servants obtaining valuable things without consideration, providing for a maximum jail term of two years, a fine, or both. The current proceedings at the Federal Court focus on determining the specific sentence within these legal parameters.

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