![Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband
The court allowed the siblings appeal to have the death penalty imposed by the High Court commuted to life imprisonment.
Wed Aug 14 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it [COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it
Capital punishments ability and effectiveness in deterring crime have always been under heavy scrutiny and are yet to be ascertained.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722482061_GuantanamoBay.jpg)
Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo
A US official said the plea deals almost certainly involved guilty pleas in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![Cop charged with murder of Nur Farah Kartini Cop charged with murder of Nur Farah Kartini](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721963250_Suspek.jpg)
Cop charged with murder of Nur Farah Kartini
Lance Corporal Muhammad Alif Monjani charged with murder, faces the death penalty if found guilty.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![SUHAKAM against death sentences in Zulfarhan case SUHAKAM against death sentences in Zulfarhan case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670516991_suhakam.jpg)
SUHAKAM against death sentences in Zulfarhan case
SUHAKAM believes that the death penalty is not a just or effective solution.
Thu Jul 25 2024
AWANI Tonight: 23 July 2024
#AWANITonight with @fayekwan_
1. Flight carrying 123 M’sians from Bangladesh lands in KLIA
2. Cracking down on the issue of cyberbullying
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Flight carrying 123 M’sians from Bangladesh lands in KLIA
2. Cracking down on the issue of cyberbullying
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Jul 23 2024
AWANI Tonight: Six ex-UPNM students sentenced to death for Zulfarhan's murder
The Court of Appeal sentenced six former UPNM cadets to death for the murder of Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain, citing the cruelty of their actions.
Tue Jul 23 2024
![Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition to US Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition to US](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/41493809680_London.jpg)
Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition to US
London's Court ruled that Julian Assange be allowed to appeal against extradition unless the US promises he will not face death penalty.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Prosecutors seek death penalty for mastermind of Vietnam's largest financial scam Prosecutors seek death penalty for mastermind of Vietnam's largest financial scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710841549_Dongnote.jpg)
Prosecutors seek death penalty for mastermind of Vietnam's largest financial scam
Truong My Lan faces a trial on accusations of leading a scam that caused damages of $20 billion.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709890797_TaiCheeKhiong.jpg)
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
![166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East 166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673518377_TBSIMBAHASID.jpg)
166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East
Those in the death row in Malaysia will not undergo the death penalty as the country had abolished the mandatory capital punishment in 2023.
Wed Mar 06 2024
![Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701762775_Vietnamflagbende.jpg)
Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam
The trial begins with nearly 90 defendants accused of being part of a $12 billion scam, for which some of them risk the death penalty.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
Zimbabwean Cabinet approved the abolition of the death penalty and in its place, endorsed the imposition of lengthy to life jail sentences.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![PM receives courtesy call from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo PM receives courtesy call from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694683507_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
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
![Biden rejects conditions of plea deal for Sept. 11 attacks defendants Biden rejects conditions of plea deal for Sept. 11 attacks defendants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694060069_TBNavalBase.jpg)
Biden rejects conditions of plea deal for Sept. 11 attacks defendants
The five defendants have been offered a plea agreement that would avoid death penalty in exchange for admitting guilt and a life prison.
Thu Sep 07 2023