In what is believed to be one of the highest fines imposed for contempt, 12 majority and eight minority shareholders of Kian Joo Can Factory Bhd were fined RM100,000 each by the Federal Court, failing which they face a jail term of eight months.

A lawyer who acted for the minority shareholders was fined RM150,000, or in default one year's jail.

They have been given until tomorrow by the apex court to pay their fines.