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The execution of Malaysian drug trafficker, Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, was stayed after he tested positive for Covid-19.

He was scheduled to be hanged on Wednesday for drug trafficking.

The statement said that Nagaenthran, who opted not to be vaccinated, will receive medical attention and proceedings will resume on a date to be fixed, after he has recovered.


https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/drug-trafficker-facing-execution-gets-further-stay-after-testing-positive-for