Man on death row granted stay of execution under new law

[Straits Times] - 02/20/2025

SINGAPORE - A Malaysian national was granted a stay of execution on Feb 19, under a new law that provides clarity on when the death sentence may be carried out after all avenues of appeal have been exhausted.



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