Madani Government's Role in Pannir Selvam's Execution
The government faces questions for its part in facilitating Pannir Selvam's death through a reckless statement on the eve of his execution.
On October 7, 2025, Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah stated in Dewan Rakyat that information provided by Pannir Selvam to Malaysian police was "of no operational value."
This statement stunned and horrified the family and lawyers of Pannir.
The timing of the statement, just hours before the Singapore Court of Appeal was to hear Pannir's final stay of execution application, was highly prejudicial to his case.
- The stay of execution application was based on Pannir's assistance to Malaysian police in stopping cross-border drug activities.
Author's summary: Government's statement facilitated Pannir Selvam's death.