Court orders ex-teacher to pay RM11k for vandalising MP's vehicle
In the Batu Pahat Magistrates' Court earlier today, Azrie Abul Hassan Ashari, 37, was sentenced to a RM6,000 fine or 12 months in prison if he fails to pay the amount.
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