We voted for a moratorium on the death penalty


ON Dec 16, Malaysia voted in support of the resolution calling for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The UNGA adopted the resolution with 123 votes in favour, 38 against and 24 abstentions.

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