![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
![Six former UPNM students sentenced to death for Zulfarhan's murder Six former UPNM students sentenced to death for Zulfarhan's murder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61635870117_ZulfarhanOsmanZulk.jpg)
Six former UPNM students sentenced to death for Zulfarhan's murder
The Court of Appeal imposed the death sentence on six former students of UPNM for the murder a Navy Cadet Officer seven years ago.
Tue Jul 23 2024
![Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720608916_TBIraqisecurity.jpg)
Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader
The wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi received a death sentence for collaborating with the group and detaining Yazidi women in her home.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep
K. Annamah and G. Puganeswaran escaped the gallows today after the Federal Court commuted their sentences to 36 years in prison.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717664454_tbSaigonJointStock.jpg)
Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say
Police said Truong My Lan had illegally transferred $1.5 billion out of Vietnam and moved $3 billion into the country.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Former businessman fails to commute death sentence for murder of UUM graduate Former businessman fails to commute death sentence for murder of UUM graduate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Former businessman fails to commute death sentence for murder of UUM graduate
The court said the deceased (Chee Gaik Yap) had suffered exceptional violence at Shahril Jaafar's hands.
Wed May 29 2024
![Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715078947_Israelisoldier.jpg)
Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks
The Gaza Crossings Authority said in a statement, Israel's takeover was a "death sentence" against Gazans, particularly the ill and injured.
Tue May 07 2024
![Unemployed man escapes the hangman's noose, jailed 32 years for murdering friend Unemployed man escapes the hangman's noose, jailed 32 years for murdering friend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Unemployed man escapes the hangman's noose, jailed 32 years for murdering friend
The Court ordered the 55-year-old man to serve the jail sentence from the date of arrest on Jan 27, 2018.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Court of Appeal upholds death sentence of six men convicted of murdering Kevin Morais Court of Appeal upholds death sentence of six men convicted of murdering Kevin Morais](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699340292_KEVIN.jpg)
Court of Appeal upholds death sentence of six men convicted of murdering Kevin Morais
the Court of Appeal found that the High Court judge did not err in terms of law and facts.
Thu Mar 14 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
![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
![Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41701046664_tbChinesenationalf.jpg)
Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing
Yang Hengjun wrote about Chinese and U.S. politics as a high-profile blogger and also wrote a series of spy novels before his detention.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Pakistan’s top court upholds death sentence for late dictator Musharraf Pakistan’s top court upholds death sentence for late dictator Musharraf](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675582991_pervezmusyarrafbl.jpg)
Pakistan’s top court upholds death sentence for late dictator Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf's death sentence was the first time a general was punished for a coup.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686182493_ImranKhan.jpg)
Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media
A guilty verdict under the Official Secrets Act could bring up to 14 years in prison or even a death sentence, lawyers say.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Bangladeshi who decapitated foreman escapes gallows, sentence commuted to 33 years jail Bangladeshi who decapitated foreman escapes gallows, sentence commuted to 33 years jail](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)
Bangladeshi who decapitated foreman escapes gallows, sentence commuted to 33 years jail
The Court allowed Shohel's appeal to set aside the death sentence imposed by High Court.
Wed Dec 13 2023