Malaysian authorities have postponed the execution on Friday of a Filipino convicted of murder in Sabah, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Saturday. The execution of Ejah Bin Jaafar was ordered postponed by Sabah Governor Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Juhar Haji Mahiruddin following a last-minute appeal from the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Charles Jose, the Philippines’ Ambassador to Malaysia, said Sabah’s governor decided to refer Jaafar’s case back to the Sabah Pardons Board, which he heads, for review. The Sabah Pardons Board will meet in December to review Jaafar’s case and decide whether to reduce his sentence to life imprisonment or proceed with his execution. “The Department stands ready to provide any further assistance to Ejah bin Jaafar and his family,” Cayetano said.

Source: Manila Times August 19, 2017 16:18 UTC