French Family's Desperate Plea: Son Faces Death Penalty in Malaysia

French Family Pleads with Macron for Son Imprisoned in Malaysia A French family is desperately seeking the intervention of President Emmanuel Macron to secure the release of their son, Tom Felix, who is currently incarcerated in Malaysia. Tom, a former executive at Veolia in Kuala Lumpur, was arrested in 2023 along with his Malaysian roommate on drug charges. The family claims the investigation was flawed and that Tom is innocent. "He's innocent," insists Tom's mother in the video interview. "His associate has already been exonerated, yet the Malaysian justice system hasn't even considered his testimony." The parents describe their son's detention conditions as harsh and a violation of human rights. They highlight that while President Macron intervened with his Malaysian counterpart in November, no progress has been made in the case. The family's lawyers have made further appeals, but to no avail. This case raises concerns about the fairness of the Malaysian judicial system and the challenges faced by foreign nationals accused of crimes abroad. The family's plea underscores the importance of diplomatic efforts in resolving such situations and ensuring the protection of citizens' rights internationally.