Will Khir Toyo avoid jail time for his corruption conviction?

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Federal Court to Deliver Sentencing for Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo's Corruption Conviction Tomorrow

The Federal Court is set to pronounce its decision on the sentencing for former Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo tomorrow, September 29th, regarding his conviction for corruption. He was found guilty of using his position to obtain land and a bungalow in Shah Alam in 2007. The court has already upheld his conviction and affirmed the forfeiture of the properties to the government.
Sentencing Reserved by Federal Court

A five-member Federal Court panel, led by Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin, upheld Dr Mohamad Khir's conviction on September 22nd. However, the court reserved its decision on the appropriate sentence, scheduling the pronouncement for September 29th. This follows an appeal against the High Court's decision, which had found him guilty and sentenced him to 12 months in jail.
Details of the Corruption Offense

Dr Mohamad Khir, a father of six, was convicted of obtaining two plots of land and a bungalow in Section 7, Shah Alam, from Ditamas Sdn Bhd. The properties were purchased for RM3.5 million, while Ditamas had reportedly paid RM6.5 million for them. The offense was alleged to have occurred on May 29, 2007, at the official residence of the Selangor Menteri Besar. Dr Mohamad Khir served as the Menteri Besar of Selangor from August 2000 to February 2008.
Legal Provisions and Sentencing Arguments

The former Menteri Besar was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which stipulates a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment, a fine, or both. During the mitigation phase, Dr Mohamad Khir's counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, proposed that his client be allowed to perform community service, specifically by providing free dental services to the poor, as an alternative to a jail term. Conversely, the prosecution argued that community service is not an appropriate penalty for this type of corruption offense.

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