Pannir Selvam

Pannir Selvam is a Malaysian national who gained international attention for his conviction and subsequent execution for drug trafficking in Singapore. Arrested in 2014 with 52 grams of heroin, he became a symbol of the controversial application of the death penalty in Singapore, drawing support from activists who argued that he was a victim of circumstance rather than a hardened trafficker. His case has sparked significant public outcry and debate over the country's strict drug laws.