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Wrongly jailed, caned migrant worker sues govt, Sept 30 verdict

Indonesian migrant worker Sabri Umar, despite having valid documentation, was wrongfully charged with entering Malaysia illegally, thrown in jail, and lashed with five strokes of the cane.

However, he is hopeful that justice, though delayed, will ultimately not be denied.

He is suing the Malaysian government over...

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