Saving Pannir Selvam

Angelia Selvam Pranthaman, Pannir Selvam's sister | N. Surendran, Legal Advisor

31-Jul-19 18:00

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We take a look at the case of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, a Malaysian who has been sentenced to death in Singapore for drug trafficking charges. Pannir's family and lawyer, who says that he was tricked into trafficking drugs, say that the sentence is unjustifiable and are working to fight for his life.

You can support Pannir and his family at savepannir.info.

Produced by: Kelvin Yee

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Kelvin Yee

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues

Tags: Evening Edition, Pannir Selvam, death penalty, Singapore, drug trafficking,

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