KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore&rsquo;s prison hanged a Malaysian drug trafficker Wednesday, marking the second execution in two weeks and raising the number of executions in the city-state to 12 this year despite pressure to abolish the death penalty. A Singapore anti-death penalty activist, Kirsten Han, confirmed that 38-year-old Pannir Selvam Pranthaman was executed at Changi Prison. Han, who is accompanying his family, said they have collected Pannir&rsquo;s belongings from the prison. Pannir was arrested in 2014 for having 52 grams (about 1.8 ounces) of heroin and sentenced to death in 2017. He was originally scheduled for execution in February but received a stay of execution due to pending legal matters. Malaysian police had interviewed Pannir on Sept. 27 when lawyers said he provided information about the people who had handed him the drugs. It raised hopes his execution would be postponed again for a new investigation. But Malaysia&rsquo;s home ministry said on Tuesday that Pannir didn&rsquo;t provide any new leads for police to conduct further probes. His execution came after the court rejected his final appeal and he failed to secure a presidential clemency. It marked the second execution in two weeks following that of fellow Malaysian Datchinamurthy Kataiah on Sept. 25. Pannir was the fourth Malaysian and 12th person to be executed so far this year in Singapore, the majority of those for drug-related offenses, activists said. This was up from nine executions for the whole of 2024. More than 40 people remain on death row in the city-state. &ldquo;It is indefensible that Singapore continues to cruelly pursue more executions in the name of drug control,&rdquo; Amnesty International&rsquo;s death penalty adviser Chiara Sangiorgio said in a statement Wednesday. &ldquo; Yet there is no evidence that the death penalty has a unique deterrent effect or that it has any impact on the use and availability of drugs.&rdquo; Singapore&rsquo;s strict drug laws mandate the death penalty for anyone caught carrying more than 15 grams of heroin or 500 grams of cannabis. Critics say the law only targets low-level traffickers and couriers. But Singapore&#39;s government defends it as vital for public safety. Pannir&rsquo;s family, his lawyers and various rights groups noted the Singapore court had found he was merely a courier transporting the substance. Pannir had said he didn&rsquo;t know he was carrying drugs. Still, the court had to hand down the death sentence after prosecutors refused to issue Pannir a certificate of substantive assistance vouching that he helped their investigation, which would have spared his life, they said. Pannir, the third of six children, was the son of a church pastor who worked as a lorry driver to make ends meet, activists said. He loved music and played in a church band growing up. In prison, Pannir penned letters, songs and poems about the anguish of being on death row and hopes of a second chance. His family has shared some of his songs, which were sung by several Malaysian singers.

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Singapore executed Malaysian Pannir Selvam Pranthaman for drug trafficking, marking its 12th execution in 2025. Despite appeals and activism, his clemency was denied, highlighting ongoing controversy over Singapore’s strict drug laws.

12th execution in Singapore: Malaysian drug trafficker hanged

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to enhance collaboration in the digital economy and information technology sectors, aiming to boost bilateral trade, investment, and innovation, officials said on Monday. Pakistan&rsquo;s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan met Malaysia&rsquo;s Minister for Digital,<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted">&nbsp;YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the Pakistan-Malaysia Business and Investment Conference, where both sides underscored the growing significance of digital transformation in shaping global commerce. According to a statement issued by Pakistan&rsquo;s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the two ministers discussed expanding e-commerce cooperation, improving cross-border digital services, and collaborating in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and cybersecurity. They also welcomed the recent meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato&rsquo; Seri Anwar Ibrahim, which reaffirmed a shared commitment to deepen economic and technological ties. Both ministers hailed the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) and Malaysia&rsquo;s National Tech Association (PIKOM), calling it a significant step toward promoting digital trade partnerships, skill development, and innovation ecosystems. &ldquo;The collaboration between our tech industries will open new opportunities for businesses and professionals in both countries,&rdquo; the Pakistani commerce minister said after the meeting. In a symbolic gesture of digital partnership, the two ministers jointly inaugurated the TechConnect Conference and delivered keynote addresses to representatives from leading and emerging tech companies of both nations. The meeting reflects Pakistan and Malaysia&rsquo;s shared vision of harnessing technology to drive economic growth, enhance connectivity, and foster regional cooperation in the fast-evolving digital landscape.

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During talks in Kuala Lumpur, Pakistan and Malaysia agreed to enhance collaboration in e-commerce, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies like AI and 5G, aiming to strengthen digital trade, innovation, and investment between the two countries.

Pakistan, Malaysia agree to deepen cooperation in digital and IT sectors

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim have pledged to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation on trade, defense, and global issues. This was said in a joint statement released on Tuesday by Pakistan&rsquo;s High Commission in Malaysia at the conclusion of Sharif&rsquo;s three-day visit to Malaysia.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-2" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-2&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1975420407932166220&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fmedia-library%2F&sessionId=29ec884f4e99fd027fdfa45f88042cebcf603b2d&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 648px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="1975420407932166220"></iframe></div></div>The statement said the two leaders held a bilateral meeting on 6 October 2025 and discussed Malaysia-Pakistan ties and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. They agreed to reconvene, at a mutually convenient time, the Joint Commission Meeting at the level of the foreign minister, the statement said. Trade and investment&nbsp;Both leaders recognized the vast potential in trade and investment, and expressed satisfaction with ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral trade and investment. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting balanced and sustainable economic ties through enhanced market access, business facilitation, and the effective utilization of the Malaysia&ndash;Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (MPCEPA), the statement said. Malaysia have expressed its intention to expand palm oil exports to Pakistan, in line with the increasing demand within Pakistan&rsquo;s food processing and manufacturing sectors. The two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of halal. They agreed to explore joint research, innovation, and the development of sustainable agricultural production methods. The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the strong ongoing defense collaboration under the purview of the Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) platform, since its establishment in 1997. Defense cooperation&nbsp;Both sides also agreed to further deepen the bilateral defense cooperation, particularly in the field of defense science, technology, and industry, through knowledge and technology transfer. The two leaders welcomed further cooperation in education, including technical and vocational training, and the enhancement of institutional partnerships. The leaders agreed to explore collaboration in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.&nbsp;The leaders agreed to enhance tourism promotion and cultural exchanges from both sides. The leaders reaffirmed their support for enhanced collaboration in science, technology, and innovation (STI), including cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The leaders noted the active cooperation on key issues within the framework of international organisations, particularly the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Developing-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation (D-8) and reaffirmed their commitment towards mutual support for each other&#39;s initiatives and candidatures to the international bodies. Palestinian statehood&nbsp;Both leaders reiterated their shared commitment to strengthening the solidarity of the Muslim Ummah and upholding the true values of Islam. The two leaders also commended the international community&rsquo;s efforts to find pragmatic measures in resolving the question of granting a Palestinian statehood. They agreed that disputes must be resolved through peaceful means in accordance with international law including the UN Charter, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Combating Islamophobia&nbsp;The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful and stable Afghanistan and a sustainable future for its people.&nbsp; They emphasized the importance of continued engagement with the interim Afghan authorities, particularly for combating terrorism, to prevent the use of Afghan soil against other countries. They condemned all forms of Islamophobia, xenophobia and incitement to violence, and reaffirmed their call upon the international community to undertake concerted action to combat intolerance. Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan&rsquo;s strong support for Malaysia&rsquo;s ASEAN chairmanship and expressed confidence in Malaysia&rsquo;s leadership in steering ASEAN towards deeper regional integration, peace, and prosperity. Sharif expressed deep appreciation and sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Ibrahim and the Government of Malaysia for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to him and his delegation during the visit, the joint statement said.

During his first official visit to Malaysia from 5–7 October 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed their strategic partnership, committing to enhanced cooperation across trade, defense, halal industry, energy, and global issues including support for Palestine and combating Islamophobia.

Pakistan, Malaysia pledge to strengthen bilateral trade, defense ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Malaysia&rsquo;s views converge on nearly all important issues. He said this while addressing a joint press conference along with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, in Putrajaya on Monday. Sharif thanked the Malaysian prime minister for the warm welcome he received on his arrival.<div class="fr-embed responsive-video"><div class="video-wrapper aspect-video"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1975111037612421472&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=2ff4e3de516a7d7bcbfb8013c9e40ca20167d74d&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 0px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div></div>He said that the Malaysian prime minister is a leader of great qualities, with outstanding leadership. &ldquo;Today, we had a productive meeting at the delegation level,&rdquo; Sharif said. The Malaysian prime minister has announced $200 million quota for meat exports from Pakistan to Malaysia, Sharif said. &nbsp; &lsquo;Stop bombing Gaza&rsquo;&nbsp;Pakistan stands to benefit from the Malaysian experience, the Pakistani premier said.&nbsp;He said Pakistan wants to join hands with Malaysia to have mutually beneficial projects. Sharif said Malaysia shares friendly, historic ties with Pakistan.&nbsp; Sharif, while appreciating Prime Minister Ibrahim said: &quot;You have shown exceptional courage, resilience, and patience throughout your political career. The way you are focused on building your great country into one of the strongest economies in the region and across the globe speaks volumes about your leadership, vision, and dynamism.&quot; The Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, welcomed Prime Minister Sharif.&nbsp;He said our joint aspiration is to further enhance cooperation in all fields. Ibrahim said Malaysia appreciated Pakistan&rsquo;s stance on the Palestinian issue. He said Israel must stop bombing Gaza; it is a clear position taken by Arab countries. Bilateral meeting&nbsp;The two leaders held a bilateral meeting on Monday (6 October 2025) to discuss Malaysia-Pakistan ties and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, said a joint statement published on the website of Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.&nbsp; Both leaders agreed to reconvene the Joint Commission Meeting at the level of the foreign minister. Malaysia expressed its intention to expand palm oil exports to Pakistan. Both leaders acknowledged the growing global demand for halal products and services, and agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of halal, the statement said.&nbsp; Guard of honor&nbsp;Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sharif also inspected the Guard of Honour at the Malaysian Prime Minister&#39;s Office (Purdana Putra) on Monday.<div class="fr-embed responsive-video"><div class="video-wrapper aspect-video"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 2;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1975062701778088361&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=7c1a4fa9296552081f364421a5d1f87da783ac58&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="width: 100%; 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PM Sharif was received at Kuala Lumpur International Airport by Malaysia&rsquo;s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Pakistan&rsquo;s High Commissioner Syed Ahsan Raza Shah. The prime minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.

During a three-day visit to Malaysia, PM Shehbaz Sharif underscores strong Pakistan-Malaysia ties, adding the two countries’ views converge on nearly all important issues. Malaysian Prime Minister Ibrahim highlights joint aspiration to further cooperation in all fields. 

Malaysia, Pakistan’s views converge on nearly all important issues: Premier Sharif 

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening Pakistan&rsquo;s economic and digital cooperation with Kuala Lumpur, his office said, as the two nations look to strengthen trade, investment, and technology partnerships across Southeast Asia.&nbsp;PM Sharif was received at Kuala Lumpur International Airport by Malaysia&rsquo;s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Pakistan&rsquo;s High Commissioner Syed Ahsan Raza Shah.&nbsp;&nbsp;The prime minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.&nbsp;According to the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office, PM Sharif and his counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, will hold high-level talks to expand collaboration in trade, IT and telecommunications, the halal industry, education, energy, infrastructure, and the digital economy.&nbsp;The two sides are also expected to sign several agreements and memorandums of understanding to enhance cooperation in both existing and emerging sectors.&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s Foreign Office described the visit as a reaffirmation of the &ldquo;strong and enduring strategic partnership&rdquo; between the two Muslim-majority countries, rooted in mutual respect and shared economic goals.&nbsp;Officials say the visit reflects Islamabad&rsquo;s increasing focus on digital transformation, innovation, and connectivity, while analysts view it as part of Pakistan&rsquo;s broader strategy to diversify its economic ties and engage more closely with ASEAN economies.&nbsp;Malaysia, a key member of ASEAN, is viewed as a crucial partner for Pakistan in promoting trade, technology, and investment throughout the region.&nbsp;&ldquo;This visit is regarded as highly significant in further consolidating relations between Pakistan and Malaysia,&rdquo; the PM Office said.

The three-day visit to Malaysia focuses on boosting trade, investment, and digital collaboration, with both nations set to sign new agreements to strengthen economic, technological, and people-to-people partnerships across Southeast Asia.

Pakistan PM in Malaysia to deepen economic, digital and strategic ties

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay a two-day official visit to Malaysia from October 5 to 7 at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, the Foreign Office announced on Saturday.&nbsp;According to the statement, the visit highlights the &ldquo;strong and enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Malaysia, rooted in mutual respect, shared interests, and close cooperation across a wide range of sectors.&rdquo;&nbsp;During his stay, the prime minister will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.&nbsp;&nbsp;The discussions are expected to cover regional and global developments, as well as ways to deepen collaboration in diverse areas, including trade, investment, information technology, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, the Halal industry, education, and the digital economy. Both leaders are also expected to discuss ways to enhance people-to-people exchanges, further solidifying cultural and social ties.&nbsp;The Foreign Office confirmed that the visit will witness the signing of several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting cooperation in both existing and new sectors. These agreements are anticipated to provide a fresh impetus to bilateral trade and investment opportunities, while also opening doors for joint ventures in emerging industries.&nbsp;Earlier this month, Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan Mohammad Azhar Mazlan emphasized the strong potential for expanded cooperation between Kuala Lumpur and Islamabad. He noted that both countries share significant common ground, particularly in areas such as trade, technology, and cultural exchange, marking an important step toward unlocking greater economic and diplomatic benefits.&nbsp;Analysts view the visit as part of Pakistan&rsquo;s broader efforts to diversify its international partnerships, strengthen its regional engagement, and explore new avenues of growth in line with global trends. With Malaysia being a key player in ASEAN and an essential partner in the Muslim world, Islamabad sees Kuala Lumpur as a crucial ally in advancing shared economic and strategic objectives.&nbsp;&ldquo;The visit underscores Pakistan&rsquo;s continued commitment to strengthening ties with Malaysia,&rdquo; the Foreign Office concluded.

PM Sharif to visit Malaysia from October 5 to 7 to discuss regional developments, boost bilateral cooperation, and witness agreements in trade, investment, technology, and other sectors.

Pakistan PM to visit Malaysia to boost bilateral cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday urged accelerating beef exports to Malaysia as part of a broader push to strengthen bilateral trade ties, chairing a high-level meeting via video link from New York, his office said.&nbsp;PM Sharif highlighted the long-standing brotherly relations between Pakistan and Malaysia, noting Kuala Lumpur&rsquo;s consistent support for Islamabad in times of crisis.&nbsp;&ldquo;There is immense potential in Pak-Malaysia trade, which we must fully harness,&rdquo; the PM&rsquo;s office said, quoting Sharif, emphasizing the meat sector as a priority.&nbsp;He directed relevant institutions to draft a comprehensive, actionable plan to expand beef exports to the Malaysian market.&nbsp;The meeting also reviewed existing trade volumes and Pakistan&rsquo;s broader export potential in Malaysia, with instructions for authorities to prepare a concrete strategy to deepen commercial cooperation.

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Via video link from New York, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed officials to prioritize beef exports in efforts to enhance Pakistan-Malaysia trade, stressing the need for a concrete plan to expand market access and bilateral cooperation.

Pakistan pushes beef exports in drive to boost Malaysia trade

ZURICH: FIFA has fined the Football Association of Malaysia $438,000 for fake documents filed to naturalize seven foreign-born players for the men&rsquo;s national team which is now suspended. The players &mdash; Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Jon Iraz&aacute;bal Iraurgui, Facundo Tom&aacute;s Garc&eacute;s, Rodrigo Juli&aacute;n Holgado, Imanol Javier Machuca, Jo&atilde;o Vitor Brand&atilde;o Figueiredo and Hector Alejandro Hevel Serrano &mdash; were all born abroad and featured in Malaysia&#39;s 4-0 win over Vietnam in a 2027 Asian Cup qualifier in June. That win could be overturned. The players breached regulations concerning forgery and falsification, FIFA said on Friday. It is the latest case of false registrations in international soccer &mdash; often involving players from Brazil &mdash; seeking to exploit FIFA rules which do allow some foreign-born players to change their eligibility. East Timor was expelled from the 2023 Asian Cup for selecting players with fake birth certificates in World Cup qualifying games, and Equatorial Guinea&#39;s men&#39;s and women&#39;s teams were caught in qualifying games for tournaments including the 2012 London Olympics and men&#39;s 2014 World Cup. The latest case is additionally embarrassing for Malaysian soccer because one of its most experienced officials is an elected member of the FIFA council. The FAM submitted eligibility inquiries to FIFA, and in doing so &ldquo;used doctored documentation to be able to field the above players,&rdquo; the governing body said. Each player was suspended for 12 months and fined 2,000 Swiss francs ($2,510). The FAM was fined 350,000 Swiss francs ($438,000). The players&rsquo; eligibility to represent Malaysia will also be investigated, FIFA added. Vietnamese media reported its national team will be awarded a 3-0 win for the June match, but FIFA made no comment. Malaysia leads Asia Group F in qualifying with six points from two games, three clear of Vietnam in second. Only the group winner advances to the tournament, with four matches remaining.&nbsp;

FIFA fined Malaysia $438,000 and suspended seven foreign-born players for using forged documents in Asian Cup qualifiers. The scandal threatens Malaysia’s results, with Vietnam possibly awarded a win, further embarrassing Malaysian football officials.

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