Who Is Pannir Selvam Pranthaman? Age, Biography and Wiki
Pannir Selvam Pranthaman was born on July 31, 1987. He is notably recognized as a convicted drug trafficker currently on death row in Singapore. His case has gained significant media attention and sparked discussions on capital punishment and drug policies in various countries.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 31, 1987 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Ipoh, Malaysia |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | Malaysia |
Popularity
Pannir Selvam Pranthaman's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Due to the constraints of his incarceration, specific details regarding Pannir Selvam Pranthaman's physical statistics such as height, weight, and other body measurements remain largely undisclosed. However, analysis of public records suggest he is of average build, typical among individuals of his age group.
During the time he was on death row, Pannir began to pen down poems and song lyrics. Two of his song lyric works were being accepted by some Malaysian musicians who make new songs based on these lyrics.
Pannir's first song "Arah Tuju", which was sung by Malaysian rapper Santesh Kumar and released in April 2021, highlighted the plight of death row inmates and called for forgiveness and mercy.
The second song "Bukan Sekadar Hikayat", which was composed and sung by Malaysian rapper Samson Thomas (stage name Saint TFC) before its release in September 2021, was a tribute to Pannir's home country Malaysia and also to those who fought and made sacrifices for Malaysia over these past decades.
The singers of both songs have expressed in the Malaysian news that they felt emotional about Pannir's lyrics which detailed his own emotions and they also got to view the issue of the death penalty from different perspectives.
A third song penned by Pannir, titled "Di Sebalik Pintu Besi", was released in July 2022, with hip-hop artist Kidd Santhe and veteran singer Dj Dave collaborating with each other to produce it. He also contributed a poem to celebrate International Women's Day in March 2022.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, there is limited information available regarding Pannir Selvam Pranthaman's family background. His relationship status, like many aspects of his personal life, remains private, largely due to the nature of his legal situation. It is unclear if he has a girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, or partner, as such details have not been publicly confirmed.
Born on 31 July 1987 in Ipoh, Malaysia, Pannir Selvam a/l Pranthaman was the third child out of six children in an ethnic Indian family. He has an older brother and sister, two younger brothers and a younger sister, and all members of the family were very close to each other.
Pannir's father Pranthaman Rajoo was a lorry driver and church pastor, while Pannir's mother Saratha Rajoo was a housewife. Being a Christian by birth, Pannir was educated at the Anglo-Chinese School in Ipoh. He was known to be enthusiastic in school sports and had represented his school in some official sport events.
Yet, Pannir did not have a lot of friends in school. At age 17, Pannir graduated from secondary school after he completed his final-year examinations, known as Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in Malaysia.
Although the family were having a happy life, their financial situation was not good and they depended on the monthly church allowance (amounted to RM1,000) of Pannir's father to make ends meet, and Pannir would work during the school holidays to provide for his family.
Net Worth and Salary
Given his current circumstances on death row and the nature of his convictions, Pannir Selvam Pranthaman's net worth is significantly affected. As an individual facing capital punishment, traditional salary metrics do not apply. Consequently, estimates regarding his financial standing are speculative and unverified.
In 2010, Pannir moved to Singapore where he took up a job as a private security officer. He later became enrolled at Stamford American International School (SAIS) as a part-time student in June 2013 to further his studies at the same time. Pannir also became a member of Singapore Heart Foundation and MSQ Singapore.
He also maintained contact with his family while in Singapore, and would still visit them once in a while. He also financed one of his sisters' university education with his salary from his job in Singapore. Two of his sisters were university graduates on scholarships; one of his brothers was studying for his Masters in university as well.
Career, Business and Investments
Pannir Selvam Pranthaman's career history is primarily intertwined with the events leading to his conviction. Before his apprehension, there was little information regarding his professional endeavors or business involvements. His case primarily centers on his alleged involvement in drug trafficking, overshadowing any traditional career paths.
According to an official website detailing his early life and case, after completing his schooling, Pannir worked as a warehouse assistant at Panca Estetik Enterprise. His colleagues described him as a hardworking and adept young man; his capability at work earned him his first promotion within three months of joining his first job.
During his free time, Pannir loved music and had a hobby of playing drums, which he incorporated as a member of the church band aside from his prayers at the church. His favourite artistes are Tupac Shakur and Malique.
Pannir was described to be a kind person who helped those in need and was loving towards his family despite being slightly hot-headed.
Social Network
Pannir Selvam Pranthaman does not maintain a public social media presence. Given his incarceration, it is unlikely he engages in social networking in the conventional sense. Public discourse surrounding him largely occurs through news outlets and human rights forums discussing issues related to his case and capital punishment.
However, the prosecution argued that the application of Pannir was unmeritorious, as it was clear from the evidence that, prior to 7 May 2019, the Cabinet had advised the President that the law should be allowed to take its course in relation to Pannir.
The post-dated letters should not be sufficient to challenge the decision to not grant clemency to Pannir. The leader of the prosecution Francis Ng noted that the use of such letters was not a legal requirement but issued as a matter of administration to notify interested persons of the outcome of the clemency process.
Besides, Pannir only identified Zamri long after he was arrested, and in prosecuting Zamri, the prosecution did not have the assistance of the information from Pannir to allow them to successfully convict Zamri and send him to death row.
Education
Details regarding Pannir Selvam Pranthaman's educational background are sparse. Due to the focus on his conviction rather than his personal history, comprehensive and accurate information regarding his academic achievements remains limited.
