KUALA LUMPUR: This week's 'Beyond the Headlines' covers the apex court's decision to commute 11 individuals from their death sentences and life imprisonment under the Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023.
Chaired by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, the three-member panel changed the course of the fates of Teh Hock Leong
The Federal Court's decision stems from the enactment of the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Act on July 4.
The team breaks down the history, case reports related to the death penalty in Malaysia- then and now.
In a separate news update, a wave of boycotts targeting products associated with Israel has dealt a significant blow to various food and beverage franchises.
This movement has led to a notable decline in customer turnout and revenue for numerous well-known establishments, forcing franchise owners to navigate a challenging landscape.
Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS Malaysia) chairman Professor Dr Mohd Nazari Ismail said the movement to boycott businesses and products linked to Israel in the country lacks tactic and global collective effort.
He said, this was one reason that contributed to the divisive nature of people's attitudes towards such stance.
In addition, analysts feel that a blanket boycott on certain well-known franchises will have maximum impact on local employees and business profitability but minimal impact on Israel itself.
In business, Mavcom decided to suspend MYAirline's operating licence with immediate effect after deeming the airline's response to a show cause letter issued last month unsatisfactory.
We look at the possibility of the airline company reinstating its licence and to what extent the industry has learned from the ordeal.
The episode also discussed Malaysia Airlines' parent plans to have 60 narrowbody aircraft over the next seven years.