![Analysis: Abolishment of mandatory death penalty signals nuanced take on drug problems Analysis: Abolishment of mandatory death penalty signals nuanced take on drug problems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654844150_TBpakistan.jpg)
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 List out mandatory death penalty offences to be abolished - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642683238_ShamrahayuAbAziz.jpg)
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 Woman accused of killing blind husband believed to get victim's property](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603360924_Bunuhsuamibuta.jpg)
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
![Perkataan 'mandatori' digugur dalam hukuman kes dadah - Dr Mahathir Perkataan 'mandatori' digugur dalam hukuman kes dadah - Dr Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-07/41562596284_tunM.jpg)
Perkataan 'mandatori' digugur dalam hukuman kes dadah - Dr Mahathir
Dr Mahathir berkata, kerajaan mendapati masalah jenayah di Malaysia merungsingkan dan antara jenayah itu ialah penyalahgunaan dadah.
Mon Jul 08 2019
![Noor Amila murder: Mechanic charged Noor Amila murder: Mechanic charged](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71471533433_nooramila.jpg)
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 Kevin's murder: Two accused pleaded not guilty to alternative charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51443196828_KevinAnthonyMorais.jpg)
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 Suhakam lauds proposal to abolish mandatory death sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41447838432_TanSriHasmyAgam.jpg)
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 Man charges plea to guilty for causing death of 14-year-old girl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/51366124532_295x200.jpg)
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 Private college student charged with killing sister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/81368105938_295x200.jpg)
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 Manager of cleaning company charged with murder of six-month old baby](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/61403006330_295x200.jpg)
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