Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking
The death sentence imposed by the Tawau High Court today was the first to be handed down after the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty.
Fri Mar 08 2024
PM receives courtesy call from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo also discussed current issues, including abolition of mandatory death penalty.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat
The bill aims to abolish the mandatory death penalty, change the punishment to life imprisonment and whipping.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Human rights activists urge move toward abolishing death penalty
In June last year, Malaysia announced its intention to abolish the mandatory death penalty for non-violent offences and give the courts discretion in sentencing but the road to achieving this is long
Fri Jan 20 2023
Govt reviewing substitute sentences for mandatory death penalty - Ramkarpal
The government is implementing an initiative to examine and review the suggestions and views regarding substitute sentences for the mandatory death penalty.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Seven bills tabled in Parliament over abolition of mandatory death penalty
The Penal Code Bill 2022 aims to abolish the mandatory death penalty for offences under the Penal Code.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Government has finalised abolishment of death penalty - Wan Junaidi
The government has decided to replace the mandatory death penalty with an alternative punishment, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Malaysian on death row Kalwant Singh hanged this morning
Kalwant has been on death row in Singapore since he was convicted and handed down the mandatory death penalty in 2016, for drug trafficking.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Abolishing mandatory death penalty is the first step, but what else must be done?
The Cabinet has agreed to abolish the mandatory death penalty, but rights groups remain wary over its actual implementation.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Analysis: Abolishment of mandatory death penalty signals nuanced take on drug problems
The death penalty has proven not to be an effective deterrent, not only in Malaysia but worldwide, a human rights lawyer said.
Fri Jun 17 2022
List out mandatory death penalty offences to be abolished - Expert
Shamrahayu said the details were necessary as the government intends to carry out a public survey on the abolition of the mandatory death penalty.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Death penalty still exists in Malaysian law, only mandatory death penalty to be abolished
The death penalty still exists in Malaysian law even though the government has, on June 8, decided to abolish the mandatory death penalty.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Abolition of mandatory death penalty won't jeopardise police enforcement - Hamzah
The government's move to abolish the mandatory death penalty will not jeopardise the police force's enforcement efforts, in particular serious crimes, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said.
Sat Jun 11 2022
No time frame set for abolition of mandatory death penalty decision - Wan Junaidi
The government has yet to set a timeframe for the abolition of the mandatory death penalty to take effect.
Fri Jun 10 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia agrees to end mandatory death penalty, Defence cites 'holes' in prosecution case as MH17 trial wraps
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Fri Jun 10 2022
AWANI Pagi: Apa Erti Sebenar Cakna Autisme?
Bulan Kesedaran Autisme disambut setiap tahun pada bulan April, untuk meningkatkan kesedaran umum berkenaan diagnosis tersebut. Sejauh mana cakna masyarakat mengenai autisme setakat ini? Ikuti diskusinya dalam Awani Pagi 7.30 pagi Khamis bersama Afiezy Azaman & Azib Zikry.
Thu Apr 25 2024
KPT salur bantuan pendidikan, pengecualian yuran IPT anak mangsa nahas helikopter
KPT melalui PTPTN akan menyalurkan sebanyak RM1,000 seorang kepada 21 anak mangsa nahas dua helikopter yang terhempas di Lumut.
Thu Apr 25 2024
[LAPOR LANGSUNG] Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: Kapal sedia belayar Jumaat ini - FFC
FFC mengesahkan sudah melengkapkan segala keperluan bagi membolehkan misi pelayaran Jumaat ini.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: Semua keperluan sudah dilengkapkan, kapal sedia belayar Jumaat ini - FFC
Ia termasuk keperluan teknikal dan 'crewing' yang merujuk kepada proses menyediakan dan menguruskan ahli kru.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: Ideologi Nelson Mandela wajar dicontohi dalam misi capai keamanan - Cucu
Menurut Manlda Mandela, datuknya pencinta keamanan dan bukan seorang pendendam walaupun selepas berjaya mengalahkan rejim apartheid.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Kontroversi UM: Bukan untuk sekat kebebasan universiti - Zambry
Kebebasan yang diberi perlu mengambil kira polisi serta pendirian kerajaan di samping sensitiviti masyarakat dan majoriti rakyat.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Pelan strategik pendigitalan akan dikemaskinikan selari transformasi digital - Wilson
Pelan strategik pendigitalan akan dikemaskinikan selari dengan transformasi digital, kata Timbalan Menteri Digital Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Kekejaman zionis: Gaza lepasi ambang kebuluran enam minggu akan datang - WFP
Semenanjung Gaza bakal melepasi ambang kebuluran iaitu ketidakamanan makanan, kekurangan zat makanan dan kematian.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Kekejaman zionis: Halalkan penempatan haram di Tebing Barat berbahaya - A.S
Membenarkan penempatan haram di Tebing Barat akan menjadi tindakan berbahaya dan melulu.
Wed Apr 24 2024
JDT lancar jersi baharu bagi musim 2024
Jersi berwarna biru dan merah untuk beraksi di gelanggang keramat mereka manakala jersi berwarna putih untuk perlawanan di gelanggang lawan.
Wed Apr 24 2024