An activist holding a placard protesting the impending execution of Nagaenthran in Kuala Lumpur. - AFP
SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore faced calls Friday not to hang a mentally disabled Malaysian man for trafficking a small amount of heroin into the city-state, with campaigners criticising the planned execution as "despicable".
Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam was arrested in 2009 for transporting 43 grams - equivalent to about three tablespoons - of the drug into Singapore, and sentenced to death the following year.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
