KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s government has taken its first step to abolish the mandatory death penalty for 11 offenses including drug trafficking, illegal firearms possession and kidnap. Its parliamentary bill, introduced on Monday, will also replace life sentences with prison terms between 30 and 40 years and whipping of more than 12 lashes.
SHAH ALAM - Former Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto has slammed former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for his ironic remarks calling Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.