GEORGE TOWN: A Datuk Seri and 11 others have claimed trial in a magistrate’s court to a charge of rioting at an entertainment outlet. Loh got his award, which carries the title of 'Datuk Seri' from Sultan of Pahang in 2016. The rest are Tan Ban Chuan, 46, Tan Kai Chong, 21, Tan Teong Boon, 24, Teoh Chee Seng, 36, and Teoh Kim Teik, 20. Defence counsel R. S. N. Rayer represented the 12 accused. Although it is a non-bailable offence, Rayer said: “We appeal to the court to grant bail as a person is innocent until proven guilty.

Source: The Star March 21, 2017 23:02 UTC