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MALAYSIA: EX-POLICE CHIEF IBRAHIM SENTENCED TO 2 MONTHS

(15 Mar 2000) Natural Sound Malaysia's former police chief was sentenced to two months in jail Wednesday for assaulting former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim Ibrahim was blindfolded and handcuffed to a jail bed during the attack. Abdul Rahim Noor was granted bail until the appeal on his sentencing is heard. No date was immediately set for the appeal. Although it was the first time a former police chief had been sentenced to jail in Malaysia, the ruling was criticised as being too light for the assault which shocked Malaysians and drew international condemnation. The case was closely watched since it was the first time a police chief was forced to resign or face charges before a court for abuse in Malaysia. Police in the country enjoy sweeping powers. Abdul Rahim resigned last year as inspector general amid mounting speculation that he was the one who had slapped and punched Anwar, leaving bruises and gashes on the jailed politician's face. At a public inquiry last year, Abdul Rahim admitted to assaulting Anwar in an attack that caused the politician's now-famous black eye and injuries which doctors said could have been fatal. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...