Singapore to hang man as activists press for a halt to the death penalty Datchinamurthy Kataiah was convicted of trafficking about 45 grams (1.6 ounces) of heroin into Singapore The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025
The Death Penalty Makes Us Forget Our Humanity. Don’t Let It. When fighting against the cold machinery of death, we must all the more cling on to empathy and care for one another. The News Lens · May 14, 2022
Death penalty in Singapore: demonstrations organized as 'sense of injustice' grows In Singapore, the fate of two Malaysian men on death row has sparked local mobilisation and attracted international attention. On April 25th, Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was hanged. With an IQ of 69, which is recognized as a disability, his execution could amount to a breach of international law. The next day,… France 24 · May 4, 2022
Another Malaysian to be hanged in Singapore wins reprieve A second Malaysian man due to be hanged in Singapore this week for drug trafficking has won a last-minute reprieve from the top court The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Facing international criticism, Singapore defends Malaysian's execution Singapore authorities late on Wednesday defended a decision to execute a Malaysian drug trafficker, in response to international criticism over their use of the death penalty. Reuters · Apr 28, 2022
Singaporeans hold vigil for Malaysian in high-profile death row case About 300 people held a candlelight vigil at a Singapore park on Monday to protest against the planned hanging of a Malaysian convicted of drug smuggling whom activists say should be spared because he has an intellectual disability. Reuters · Apr 25, 2022