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The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recorded that there were at least 150 Indonesian citizens (
Indonesian citizen
) who faces the death penalty in
Malaysia
.
Of the approximately 150 Indonesian citizens who are threatened with the death penalty in the neighboring country, there are several of them who are currently in the appeal stage.
“Both cases are still in the process of investigation, trial or appeal stage,” said the Chargé d’Affaires
Ad Interim
(KUAI) Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Danang Waskito opened the ‘Review of the Handling of Indonesian Citizens Threatened with the Death Penalty and Non-Death Penalty in Malaysia’ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday (2/12).
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Danang said the Legal Attache of the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, the Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) Johor Bahru, and the Indonesian Consulate General in Penang carried out a strategic role in ensuring that every Indonesian citizen facing the threat of the death penalty received proper legal assistance and a fair trial process.
(fair trial).
Indonesia has made various efforts to provide protection for Indonesian citizens involved in legal cases in Malaysia.
Some of them include appointing a defense attorney
(defense counsel)
for those who cannot afford it financially, carry out direct monitoring of the trial process, including attending important trials to ensure that the defendant’s rights are respected.
Then carry out consular visits to detainees to ensure their physical and psychological conditions remain stable, establish communication with Malaysian legal authorities to obtain accurate information and fight for humane treatment for Indonesian citizens.
Prepare advocacy support and diplomatic communications, especially at crucial stages such as requesting forgiveness from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or Sultan Negeri.
According to Danang, the challenges faced in the field are still very large.Each case has different legal dynamics, ranging from difficulties in proving, language differences, limited understanding of the law by the defendant, to the length of the appeal process.
“Therefore, cross-institutional coordination is the main key in strengthening the effectiveness of legal and diplomatic protection for Indonesian citizens,” said Danang.
Most of the cases handled by the Indonesian Embassy were related to narcotics crimes, whether as couriers, parties deceived by syndicates, or those involved without a full understanding of the consequences.
Apart from that, there are also cases of murder and other serious crimes which also require serious attention because each case has different legal, social and humanitarian dimensions.
Danang added that it is important for the Indonesian Government to ensure that every step taken is not only reactive, but also preventive.He believes that legal education and awareness of legal risks for prospective migrant workers will continue to be strengthened so that they fully understand the consequences of every action in the destination country.
“Hopefully our efforts today can strengthen synergy and produce real steps in providing hope and justice for Indonesian citizens who are facing difficult situations abroad, especially in Malaysia,” said Danang.
Meanwhile, Secretary of the Directorate General of General Legal Administration of the Ministry of Law (Sesditjen AHU Kemenkum) of the Republic of Indonesia, Hantor Situmorang, said that the Legal Attaché at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has a substantive role in protecting Indonesian citizens.
One of them concerns the issue of citizenship status which is the concern of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
“This activity is not only a manifestation of the state’s concern for Indonesian citizens who are caught on death row abroad, but ensures the correct understanding and interpretation of our national legal system, as well as bridging cross-border legal communication, both with local authorities and other stakeholders, such as the legal profession in Malaysia,” said Hantor.
“Don’t forget the services of the Directorate General of AHU related to cross-border criminal law, such as Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA), extradition and prisoner transfers,” he added.
For the record, the Malaysian Government is currently implementing reforms to the death penalty system, which opens up the opportunity to submit a review
(review)
and requests for leniency
(resentencing).
Although the Malaysian Government has implemented legal reforms towards
mandatory death penalty
and giving judges the authority to impose alternative sentences such as life imprisonment or long terms, the death penalty remains in place in the Malaysian justice system.
Therefore, its implementation still requires serious attention and diplomatic efforts from the Indonesian side, especially for Indonesian citizens who are still facing the threat of punishment.
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