After single mum sent to gallows, groups want end to death penalty

The recent death sentence imposed on a single mother of nine children for a drug offence has reignited calls for the mandatory death penalty to be repealed.

On Oct 15, the Tawau High Court had sentenced Hairun Jalmani, 55, to death for possessing and trafficking 113.9g of methamphetamines (syabu).

The fish seller was convicted under...