Capitol Police for its response.

saying the death penalty is barbarous and pointless as it has never been proven to deter serious crimes.It said the death penalty has been a terrible stain on Malaysias human rights record.

Many Asian countries such as China and neighboring Singapore.Having rejected the death penalty in this country.Communications Minister Gobind Singh Deo on Thursday confirmed the Cabinets decision.

This is part of our election pledge and also in line with the move away from capital punishment in the rest of the world.Surendran urged the government to not forget the hundreds of Malaysians who are languishing on death row in Singapore and other countries.

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamads alliance won a stunning election upset on May 9.

kidnapping and acts of terror.insisting that the courts are independent.

military hospital in Landstuhl.The court dropped an espionage charge against Brunson.

But he had previously suggested a possible swap involving Brunson and Gulen.told the court during Fridays hearing.