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The Batu MP was found guilty of failing to comply with a police order in 2012.

Latheefa Koya says Chua pens detailed accounts that include cell dimensions and mattress thickness.

Dr M claims a lack of confidence in the system's fairness led to Chua withdrawing his appeal.

'Critics of the government and human rights defenders are being stifled with multiple criminal charges.'

Jailed PKR veep urges supporters to fight on, saying 'freedom will come for the whole nation'.

Tian Chua also plans to spend his time on the inside learning Sanskrit and Latin.

'I am like the millions of Malaysians out there. We long for change,' says Tian Chua.

UPDATED 12.32PM | Twist in proceedings with Tian Chua discharging his counsel and withdrawing his appeal. 

'Nothing much to worry (about), I think I'll be jailed tomorrow,' says PKR vice-president. 

The Sept 16 anticipated defections were in fact of BN lawmakers unhappy with Pak Lah, says PKR veep. 

Tian Chua says the Selangor government is stable and blames BN for the speculation.

Opposition leaders expected a major coup as Najib summoned Umno leaders from across the country.

Tian Chua says PKR and PAS don't need to slaughter each other.

He tells the court he only learnt of Jacel Kiram after the event.

The launch of PAS election machinery in Permatang Pauh is an act of provocation, says Tian Chua.

YOURSAY | ‘Unfortunately, he has fallen into the government's trap of disqualifying him.'

Ronald Kiandee says Tian Chua can still appeal up to the Federal Court level.

UPDATED 12.40PM | If he is unable to exhaust the appeal process before the polls, he will not be able to contest.

If convicted of the offence, Chua risks facing a maximum five-year imprisonment or fine or both.

Batu MP gets stay pending appeal on sentence imposed 2 years ago for refusing to leave restricted police area.

UPDATED 7.47PM | Amnesty International says Sedition Act should be abolished.

UPDATED 4.55PM | This over remarks made at a forum three years ago.

UPDATED 4.19PM | We will survive, says the Batu MP, but adds they will inherit a highly polarised Malaysia.

In his testimony, the PKR veep disagrees that his repeated use of the word 'bangkit' (rise) was intended to incite rakyat to overthrow the gov't.