2016 Silam Kills 98 Female Employer, Lampung Migrant Workers Sentenced To Life Sentence

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JAKARTA - The Singapore court sentenced the Indonesian Migrant Worker (PMI) from Lampung to a life sentence, Daryati. Daryati was accused of murdering her employer in 2016.

Daryati's action of killing her employer and injuring her husband was triggered by family circumstances and a desire to return to Indonesia. The victim died with 98 stab wounds.

"The state has made every effort in accordance with the principles of protection and statutory provisions to be able to alleviate Daryati's sentence," said a press statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, quoted by Antara, Friday, April 23.

Daryati's case lasted almost five years. Initially, Daryati was charged with a single threat of death because evidence of premeditated murder was found.

The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, assisted by Lawyer Mohamed Muzammil, sought leniency against Daryati.

Described in a press statement, Daryati had experienced violence in the past which resulted in deep trauma and affected her mental condition. This is evidenced by the re-examination report from the psychiatrist appointed by the Indonesian Embassy.

In 2020, prosecutors changed the charges to threats of life sentences or the death penalty. The Indonesian Embassy accompanied Daryati's legal process, including the provision of legal assistance by lawyers since PMI was first indicted in 2016.

The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore gave appreciation to Muzammil's lawyer for his defense so that Daryati was free from the death penalty.

Just like Indonesia, Singapore still applies the death penalty. There are 32 types of crimes for which the perpetrator is punishable by death, including murder, drugs, terrorism, and possession of firearms and explosives.

Not only for Singapore citizens, the death penalty has also been imposed on other foreign nationals in Singapore.

The Indonesian Embassy urges Indonesian citizens in Singapore to consult with the Indonesian Embassy or other organizations if they experience problems at work.