Sarawakian on death row in Singapore having impact on Malaysia’s capital punishment


By YU JI

KUCHING: The case of Jabing Kho, the Sarawakian on death row in Singapore, is having an impact on Malaysia's capital punishment.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Nancy Shukri (pic) said on Sunday abolishing the mandatory death sentence is a ‘priority’ for her.

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