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
Woman accused of killing blind husband believed to get victim's property
The charge, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, provides for the mandatory death sentence upon conviction.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Noor Amila murder: Mechanic charged
No plea was recorded from Norhamid Nor Muhamad, 26, who faces the mandatory death sentence if convicted, under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Kevin's murder: Two accused pleaded not guilty to alternative charges
Both of them were initially charged for the murder of Kevin under Section 302 of the Penal Code which carries the mandatory death sentence upon conviction.
Mon Mar 28 2016
Suhakam lauds proposal to abolish mandatory death sentence
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) lauds the proposal to abolish the mandatory death sentence on drug-related offences.
Wed Nov 18 2015
Man charges plea to guilty for causing death of 14-year-old girl
A 20-year-old man, initially charged for the murder of a 14-year-old girl, escaped the mandatory death sentence when he pleaded guilty today to an alternative charge of causing her death.
Thu Mar 26 2015
Private college student charged with killing sister
The accused, the youngest of three siblings, was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code which carries a mandatory death sentence.
Fri Oct 31 2014
Manager of cleaning company charged with murder of six-month old baby
The charge, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, carries the mandatory death sentence upon conviction.
Tue Jun 17 2014
South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law
Cho Ji-ho is accused of deploying police to block lawmakers from entering parliament after Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Mohammed al-Bashir says he would lead the interim authority until March 1.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says
Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Stronger ringgit benefits cocoa farmers, reduces agricultural input import costs - MPIC
The reduced import costs would lower production costs for smallholders while boosting their profit margins, it said.
Wed Dec 11 2024
The strength of TV and BVOD ensures brand longevity for advertisers
The combination of mainstream television (TV) and broadcaster video-on-demand (BVOD) is emerging as a key strategy.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Issue of mat rempit stunts on highway among focus in Dewan Rakyat today
Also among today's highlights are questions about plans to enact Religious Harmony Act to address issues of religious polemics in Malaysia.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea's Yoon gave orders to 'drag out' MPs during martial law, officer says
Yoon Suk-Yeol is now the subject of criminal investigations on insurrection charges.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Israel 'more optimistic' on prospects of Gaza hostage deal
Israel's Foreign Minister says indirect negotiations were under way about the return of about 100 hostages.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Davos 2025: What to expect and who's coming?
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum takes place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Undiagnosed disease in Congo puts children, malnourished at risk, WHO says
The WHO says all severe cases reported to be severely malnourished, and majority of cases were children, particularly those aged under five.
Wed Dec 11 2024