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Malaysia still practices the death sentence and it is reserved for crimes such as murder, drug trafficking (which is in the works to be abolished), rape causing murder, certain acts of terrorism, or treason.
Sep 15, 2023 · In short, the Acts have marked a turning point in Malaysia’s legal landscape, where the punishment of mandatory death penalty and life imprisonment are abolished. With this amendment, the Federal Court is given temporary jurisdiction to review the sentence of death and imprisonment for natural life imposed on a convicted person upon application.
Mar 24, 2023 · By ZAKIAH KOYA. Nation. Friday, 24 Mar 2023. 3:00 PM MYT. PETALING JAYA: The government has decided that the courts will now have an option to impose life imprisonment when dealing with cases that now have only the mandatory death penalty, says Ramkarpal Singh.
Apr 3, 2023 · There are 34 criminal offences punishable by death in Malaysia - 11 of which before Monday carried the mandatory death penalty. The new laws once enacted will apply retrospectively, allowing...
Sep 11, 2023 · PUTRAJAYA: The Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023 or Act 847 will come into force on Tuesday (Sept 12). This follows the commencement of the Abolition of the Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023 (Act 846) on July 4.
Key points on the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Bill 2023 (DR 7) and the Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of The Federal Court) Bill 2023 (DR 8), introduced in Parliament on 27 March 2023. 29 March 2023.
Apr 3, 2023 · Malaysia's parliament on Monday passed sweeping legal reforms to remove the mandatory death penalty, trim the number of offences punishable by death, and abolish natural-life prison...
