Singapore to execute 'poet' Pannir Selvam on Oct 8, says lawyer

Hariz MohdPublished: Oct 4, 2025 3:20 PM

Singapore plans to execute Malaysian death-row inmate Pannir Selvam Pranthaman on Wednesday (Oct 8), according to lawyer N Surendran.

He said Pannir’s family was informed about the matter by Singapore authorities this morning.

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He's been on death row for over 8 years, arrested for importing 51.84g of drugs.

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