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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail

Only members of the media were seen gathered at the courthouse

A former mechanic and a former cosmetician who were found guilty of two counts of trafficking drugs, escaped the gallows today after the Court of Appeal commuted their death sentence to life imprisonment of 30 years.

Former policeman Mohamed Ya'cob Demyati, 57, who was convicted for killing singer Along Spoon had his natural life imprisonment commuted to life imprisonment of 33 years under the Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Seven of the death row inmates including two Thai nationals had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment of 30 years while another four had their natural life imprisonment sentences commuted to life imprisonment of 30 years. - FILE PIX

Sirul Azhar - FILE PIX

Like others who sought to save themselves from the noose after exhausting all legal avenues, Teh's bid was made doable under the ​Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023 (Act 847). ​

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said this move is deemed appropriate to ensure all social media platforms understand and comply with aspects of the country's legislation. - BERNAMA