WorldDo tough laws deter drug crimes? Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia

Malaysia repealed the mandatory death penalty for drug offences in 2023, prompting the resentencing of more than 700 offenders, and is considering further policy changes. Singapore, by contrast, has carried out more executions for drug trafficking in recent years. The programme follows two death-row inmates and their families as it examines whether strict laws deter drug crimes.

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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 11:30Original