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flag Malaysia to review death penalty system in 2026, assessing legality, impact, and alternatives.

flag Malaysia will launch a comprehensive review of its death penalty system in January 2026, led by a government working group under the Prime Minister’s Department. flag The study, which may last several months and include stakeholder consultations, will assess the policy’s legality, impact, and alternatives with input from legal experts, academics, NGOs, and victims’ families. flag As of November 11, 2025, 97 people were on death row, including those awaiting appeals or considering royal pardon. flag The review aims to inform future decisions with evidence and international standards, though no timeline for abolition has been set.

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