Abolishing death penalty could have snowball effect on Malaysia's criminal justice system


PETALING JAYA: The Government has done the right thing by abolishing the mandatory death penalty, which could open doors for a reform of Malaysia's criminal justice system.

Lawyers for Liberty adviser N. Surendran said the government should be applauded for taking this long-awaited step.

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