Madani Government's Role in Pannir Selvam's Execution
The government faces scrutiny for its handling of Pannir Selvam's case, particularly with a statement made by Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah on October 7, 2025.
This statement, claiming that Pannir Selvam's information to Malaysian police was "of no operational value", was made just hours before the Singapore Court of Appeal was to hear Pannir's final stay of execution application.
The information recently provided by Pannir Selvam Pranthaman to Malaysian police was "of no operational value".
The timing of the statement was highly prejudicial to Pannir's application, which was based on his assistance to Malaysian police in stopping cross-border drug activities.
Author's summary: Government's statement hindered Pannir's execution appeal.