German coach faces jail term

Fri, 27 Jul 2001 | Source: AP

KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A German soccer coach is under investigation for allegedly training a Malaysian state team for the past seven months without a work permit, a news report said Thursday.

Karl Weigang faces a prison sentence of up to six months and a fine of 1,000 ringgit (US$263) if found guilty of working illegally for the Perak state soccer body, Perak Immigration Director Ishak Mohamed said.

Ishak, quoted by The Star newspaper, said Weigang holds a business visit pass that allows him to negotiate for a work contract. The pass, which expires Oct. 18, prohibits him from receiving any fixed salary.

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