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.
Shamsul Anuar Nasarah claimed that the information provided by Pannir Selvam to Malaysian police was "of no operational value".
The information recently provided by Pannir Selvam Pranthaman to Malaysian police was "of no operational value"
This statement was made just hours before the Singapore Court of Appeal was to hear Pannir's final stay of execution application, which was based on his assistance to Malaysian police in stopping cross-border drug activities.
The timing of the statement was highly prejudicial to Pannir's application, stunning and horrifying his family and lawyers.
Government's statement jeopardized Pannir Selvam's execution appeal.