KL theatre performance interrogates the effectiveness of the death penalty

With the performance resting entirely on her, Deena says her biggest challenge is carrying multiple real stories with care. – Photos: HAN WEN

In Malaysia, there are currently some 140 individuals on death row, awaiting their ultimate fate with fear and uncertainty.

Their real-life stories are behind the upcoming theatre show Tali Tukang Gantung (Hangman’s Rope), which questions the fragile connection between justice and humanity in our criminal justice system.