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Unity Government and Reform · Debate · 12 min read

Should Malaysia Abolish the Death Penalty Entirely?

Justice, Deterrence, and the Limits of State Power

Malaysia abolished mandatory death penalty in 2023, but discretionary execution remains. Between 2019 and 2023, 1,017 offenders received mandatory death sentences for drug offences. The deterrence case, human rights, and the limits of state punishment are contested.