Malaysia 2009
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News on Malaysia in 2009
- APRIL 15, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: DESPATCH BOY SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING WIFE
the Malaysian High Court found a despatch boy guilty of killing his wife four years ago, and sentenced him to death by hanging. Justice Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah convicted Herman Aliseman, 32, from Sarawak, of stabbing his wife Noor Azura Abdul Aziz
- APRIL 14, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Justices Mahmud, Sharif and Embong upheld the death sentence of Chung Tain Kong...
Justices Mahmud, Sharif and Embong upheld the death sentence of Chung Tain Kong...
- APRIL 13, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: MOVE TO SEEK CLEMENCY FOR MALAYSIAN HELD IN DEATH ROW
clemency is being sought for Ong Kim Fatt, a Malaysian who is facing a firing squad in China for drug smuggling.
- APRIL 13, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Police Special Action Force (UTK) officer Kpl Sirul Azhar Umar...
Police Special Action Force (UTK) officer Kpl Sirul Azhar Umar...
- APRIL 10, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: AZILAH FILES APPEAL TO OVERTURN CONVICTION AND DEATH SENTENCE
special action force C/Insp Azilah Hadri filed an appeal against his conviction and death sentence at the Shah Alam High Court in Malaysia.
- APRIL 9, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: TWO POLICEMEN GET DEATH SENTENCE IN MURDER TRIAL
a Malaysian court sentenced two policemen to death for murdering a Mongolian
- APRIL 8, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: DEATH ROW MALAYSIAN IN CHINA FACES EXECUTION
a Malaysian man caught in Xiamen, China with 1.5kg of heroin in 2007 is to be executed in the People's Republic by a firing squad.
- APRIL 7, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Low Kian Boon, 24, was sentenced to death by Judge Datuk Gopal Sri Ram...
Low Kian Boon, 24, was sentenced to death by Judge Datuk Gopal Sri Ram...
- MARCH 30, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN GETS DEATH FOR MURDER
Irwan Amat, 32, from Sabah, was found guilty of murdering Jibal Salim...
- MARCH 27, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN LOSES DEATH SENTENCE APPEAL
the five-man Malaysian Federal Court unanimously dismissed the appeal of Ahmad Najib Aris, 34. He was sentenced to death for the rape and murder of Canny Ong on June 14, 2003.
- MARCH 13, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN SENT TO GALLOWS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
a 26 year old unemployed man was sentenced to death by the Malaysian High Court for drug trafficking.
- MARCH 13, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: RETRIAL FOR 4 ON DEATH ROW
Malaysian Federal Court judge Datuk Nik Hashim Nik Abdul Rahman ordered the retrial of four lorry drivers over the alleged murder of G. Murugan, a factory worker, in Kuala Sawah on August 26, 2002.
- MARCH 11, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: IT'S THE GALLOWS FOR PRISON WARDER
prison warder Mohd Nor Riza Mat Tahar was sentenced to death by the apex court in Malaysia, after serving a 10-year jail sentence for manslaughter.
- MARCH 6, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: SALESMAN GETS DEATH SENTENCE
MALAYSIA: SALESMAN GETS DEATH SENTENCE March 6, 2009: a 40 year old mineral water salesman was sentenced to death by the Malaysian High Court for shooting at four policemen during a robbery in Sungai Buloh. Yong Kar Mun was charged with bank robbery and
- FEBRUARY 27, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN TO HANG FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
a former customer service technician was sent to the gallows by the Malaysian High Court for trafficking in drugs.
- FEBRUARY 25, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: 'ALLOW THOSE ON DEATH ROW EARLY APPEALS'
the Malaysian Bar Council wants the judiciary to fast track the appeals of convicted prisoners on Death Row.
- FEBRUARY 19, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
a hotel worker was sentenced to hang by the Malaysian High Court...
a hotel worker was sentenced to hang by the Malaysian High Court...
- FEBRUARY 19, 2009IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
two Indonesians, Hasan Rawi, 42, and Bahari Mohd Talib...
two Indonesians, Hasan Rawi, 42, and Bahari Mohd Talib...
- FEBRUARY 16, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: DEATH ROW DUO WANT TO GET IT OVER QUICKLY
two men on Death Row in Malaysia declared they would not be seeking clemency from the Pardons Board.
FEBRUARY 16, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: TAXI DRIVER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
a part time taxi driver was sentenced to death by the Malaysian High Court after he
- FEBRUARY 7, 2009IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN GETS DEATH FOR TRAFFICKING
an Indonesian national from Aceh was sent to the gallows by the Malaysian High Court for trafficking in drugs.
- FEBRUARY 6, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Justice Zaharah Ibrahim of the Malaysian High Court acquitted...
Justice Zaharah Ibrahim of the Malaysian High Court acquitted...
- JANUARY 30, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Singapore national Kelvyn John, 29, was sentenced to death by judge Abdu Samah Nordin...
Singapore national Kelvyn John, 29, was sentenced to death by judge Abdu Samah Nordin...
- JANUARY 30, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Mohd Rizal Mohd Jamil, a van driver from Kangkar Tebrau...
Mohd Rizal Mohd Jamil, a van driver from Kangkar Tebrau...
JANUARY 29, 2009IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: TWO SENTENCED TO HANG FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
two people were sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug trafficking.
- JANUARY 23, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR TRAFFICKING MORPHINE, HEROIN
the High Court in Malaysia sentenced a 41-year-old man to death after finding him guilty of drug trafficking. Justice Datuk Ahmadi Asnawi passed sentence on Ng Pak Nang, from Jalan Daud, under Section 39B(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
- JANUARY 23, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
judge Datuk Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin of the Malaysian Federal Court...
judge Datuk Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin of the Malaysian Federal Court...
- JANUARY 17, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
a lorry attendant in Malaysia was sentenced to death by the High Court after he was found guilty of murdering a 47 year old businesswoman five years ago
a lorry attendant in Malaysia was sentenced to death by the High Court after he was found guilty of murdering a 47 year old businesswoman five years ago
- JANUARY 9, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN GETS DEATH FOR MURDER OF GIRLFRIEND IN HOTEL ROOM
a married shipping agent was sentenced to death by the Shah Alam High Court in Malaysia for the murder of his girlfriend.
- JANUARY 8, 2009MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: MAN TO HANG FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
the Malaysian High Court sentenced a man from Aceh to death for trafficking in 491g of ganja in 2006