Many studies show how corporal, capital punishments are never a good deterrent.

The punishment is both barbaric and humiliating, harming prisoners physically and mentally.

Amnesty International says it is inhumane to punish 20 Rohingya men convicted for immigration offences in that way.

Suhakam calls on the government to institute alternative forms of punishment that do not inflict physical pain.

COMMENT | A better way is to talk to the children rather than vent your anger on them.

LETTER | Back then, we had a rotan at home and at schools to remind us that it will be used