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Death Penalty in Malaysia Today

Death Penalty in Malaysia Today

PusatRakyatLB intern Frances’s take after attending Suhakam’s National Conference on Death Penalty in Kuala Lumpur.

Till Death Do Us Part

Till Death Do Us Part

Lingswaran Singh calls for the abolishment of the death penalty in Malaysia.

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Al-Maunah and the Lashkar-e-Toiba: Who Wins the War against the State?

Al-Maunah and the Lashkar-e-Toiba: Who Wins the War against the State?

Chris Hooper analyses treason and capital punishment in the context of India and Malaysia.

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Inequality of Arms: The Right to Disclosure in Malaysia

Inequality of Arms: The Right to Disclosure in Malaysia

Bill Grimshaw of Reprieve Australia outlines Malaysia’s record on fair trials and the right to disclosure — how does it hold up to the standards of justice?

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The Day Kashgari Needed God, Not Religion

The Day Kashgari Needed God, Not Religion

In search of God in the midst of religious uproar.

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Malaysia Should Immediately Abolish the Death Penalty

Malaysia Should Immediately Abolish the Death Penalty

Steven Thiru’s closing remarks at the Seminar on the Abolition of the Death Penalty in Malaysia.

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“In Death Row’s Shadow” photo and film event

“In Death Row’s Shadow” photo and film event

A morbid series of death penalty related activities to kick you into the month of October.

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Death Penalty: Through My Lens

Death Penalty: Through My Lens

A photo competition by Amnesty International Malaysia.

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Petition calling for the immediate release of Alan Shadrake

Petition calling for the immediate release of Alan Shadrake

A day after Alan Shadrake’s book “Once A Jolly Hangman” was launched in Singapore, he was arrested, detained and interrogated. The verdict of his trial is expected on 28 October 2010. If found guilty Alan faces up to 2 years imprisonment. He is 76 years-old and suffers from serious medical problems.

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Ops Bilang @ 8pm, 26.10.10

Ops Bilang @ 8pm, 26.10.10

In conjunction with the anniversary of Ops Lalang, come listen to artists/actvists explore complex issues at Ops Bilang. Featuring Fahmi Reza, Pang Khee Teik, Fahmi Fadzil, Amir Muhammad, Jo Kukathas, Vernon Adrian Emuang and many more. Organised by the Centre for Independent Journalism.

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Amnesty International’s “Death to the Death Penalty” Video

It is a cruel, inhuman, and degrading form of punishment.

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Banduan Akhir

Banduan Akhir

Amnesty International Malaysia dengan kerjasama Rumah Anak Teater mempertunjukkan “Banduan Akhir.” Pementasan teater ini adalah sebuah penceritaan yang diinspirasikan daripada kisah Yong Vui Kong, seorang remaja Malaysia yang berhadapan dengan hukuman gantung sampai mati di Singapura.

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Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock

Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock

You are invited to the official launch and book signing for Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock by Alan Shadrake at KL, Sat, 26 June 2010. Speakers include Edmund Bon, M.Ravi – abolitionist and counsel for Yong Vui Kong, and the author himself.

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[UPDATED] Save Malaysian on death row in Singapore

[UPDATED] Save Malaysian on death row in Singapore

M. Ravi, a human rights lawyer in Singapore has issued this press statement asking Malaysia to make clear to the Singapore government that Malaysia will not tolerate the execution of a young Malaysian because he has been denied a proper clemency process.

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