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Kuala Lumpur theatre performance interrogates the effectiveness of the death penalty
By Hanis Maketab, The Star
13 January 2026
In Malaysia, there are currently some 140 individuals on death row, awaiting their ultimate fate with fear and uncertainty. Their real-life stories are behind the upcoming theatre show Tali Tukang Gantung (Hangman’s Rope), which questions the fragile connection between justice and humanity in our criminal justice system. The 60-minute play – presented by the Malaysian…

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