PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — The Federal Court has reinstated the death penalty for a former lorry driver convicted of murdering his wife and seven-month-old daughter in 2016.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 11 — A total of 1,020 prisoners who have been sentenced to mandatory death and life imprisonment can now file an application in court to review their respective sentences.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM10 million allocation for the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK), to assist those who cannot afford legal services.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — There will be no more mandatory death penalty and life imprisonment in Malaysia from today as the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023 (Act 846) comes into force.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023 (Act 846), which takes effect today, is a crucial step for Malaysia toward aligning with international human rights norms and growing global opposition to capital punishment, said the legal fraternity.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act 2023 (Act 846) will come into operation tomorrow.