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Indonesian Grandmother Freed from Malaysian Death Row Returns Home
Ani Anggraeni, an Indonesian woman on death row in Malaysia for nearly 15 years on drug trafficking charges, has returned home after receiving clemency.
Ani Anggraeni Returns Home After 15 Years
Ani Anggraeni, a 66-year-old Indonesian woman, has returned home after being freed from death row in a Malaysian prison, where she spent nearly 15 years for drug trafficking. Also known as Asih, she boarded a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta late on Thursday after her release. In a video message shared with the media en route, she expressed that she was still struggling to believe it 'feels unreal'.
Highlighting Exploitation of Migrant Women
Human rights groups note that Anggraeni's release highlights the exploitation of poor migrant women in cross-border drug operations. Her case underscores the international issue of vulnerable women being entangled in criminal activities, drawing attention to the systemic problems they face.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-03)*
