Singapore executes fifth drug trafficker since March


Singapore (AFP): Singapore hanged a convicted drug trafficker on Friday, the fifth execution in the city-state since March, after a court rejected a last-ditch appeal and despite pleas for clemency.

The spate of hangings - which included the widely criticised execution of a mentally disabled man in April - has prompted growing calls for Singapore to abolish the death penalty.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Singapore , drug trafficking , execution

Next In Aseanplus News

Bangladeshi youth critically injured in landmine blast near Myanmar border, locals say
Cordlife’s cord blood banking service licence extended for another year
Australia unveils US$67 million recovery package for bushfire-ravaged Victoria
Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Poems recited at Japan's Imperial New Year’s Reading; Prince Hisahito makes his debut
Brunei association empowers senior citizens through economic activities
King wishes Sultan of Brunei speedy recovery from knee surgery
Family in South Korea accused of staging dozens of crashes with children in car
Prabowo turns lush Hambalang sanctuary into command outpost
Inside the scam complex’s detailed playbook

Others Also Read