We break down the charges, the trial and the background of a case that has gripped Malaysia — and much of the world.
to all charges and painting himself as the victim of a vindictive government.
In the lead-up to the trial he has been trying to improve his image, refashioning himself as a voice of working class — especially those in the ethnic Malay majority — by visiting local markets, eating at street food stalls and posing for selfies with locals. Last month, he rammed home his defiance in the face of legal woes by recording a Malay-language version of the 1970s hit Kiss and Say Goodbye, complete with a choir made up of young singers.
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