Malaysia technically dun carry out death sentence since 7 or 8 years ago
Google extract:
In Malaysia, the death penalty is still legal but was reformed in July 2023 to abolish mandatory capital punishment. This means that judges now have the discretion to impose a prison sentence of 30 to 40 years, with whipping, instead of the death penalty for certain offenses, including murder, drug trafficking, treason, and terrorism. The death penalty remains a possible sentence for 27 offenses, but the judge can choose to impose a prison sentence instead.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Mandatory Death Penalty Abolished:
Malaysia's Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023 removed the mandatory death penalty for 11 serious crimes, including murder, drug trafficking, treason, and terrorism.
- Discretionary Sentencing:
Judges now have the discretion to impose a prison sentence of 30 to 40 years, along with caning, as an alternative to the death penalty for these offenses.
- Death Penalty Remains for Some Offenses:
The death penalty is still a possible sentence for 27 offenses in Malaysia.
- Resentencing Process:
A resentencing process is underway for those already sentenced to death or life imprisonment, allowing them to have their sentences reviewed and potentially commuted.
- Historical Context:
Malaysia had been a retentionist country, with the last known execution in 2017, but the new laws aim to reduce the number of death sentences.