PRESS RELEASE
15 NOVEMBER 2025
On Monday, 17 November 2025, the family of the late Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, in collaboration with Sebaran Kasih, Amnesty International Malaysia, Victory City Church, and The NeoKeleLims, will host the launch of “See My Heart”, a song and music video created by Pannir and his family before his execution in Singapore.
The event will take place from 7.30 PM to 9.30 PM at Arise Shine Assembly Hall, Ipoh, in conjunction with the 40th day of prayers since Pannir’s death.
Written in 2019 after Pannir received a stay of execution, “See My Heart” was inspired by a vision by Pannir’s brother, Pastor Isaac, who was moved to write the song one morning while praying. A copy of the lyrics was sent to Pannir, who meticulously reviewed the words, music sequence, and choreography from his prison cell. He storyboarded the music video by hand and directed its filming through his sister, Angelia Pranthaman.
Though the video was completed shortly before his execution, Pannir never got to see the final version. The song now stands as a testament to his creativity, faith, and unbroken spirit behind bars.
The following words are Pannir Selvam’s own reflection on ‘See My Heart’, written before his execution:
“This song carries a piece of my heart. Each line reminds me of the moments I’ve lived — the love of my family, the memories of my childhood, and the faith that keeps me strong. This song is my reflection, my prayer, and my hope for a second chance — within and beyond these walls.”
— Pannir Selvam Pranthaman
Speaking at the launch, Angelia Pranthaman, Pannir’s sister and President of Sebaran Kasih, said:
“Pannir poured his soul into his art. Even in the darkest of places, he continued to write, create, and inspire. ‘See My Heart’ is more than a song, it is both a prayer and a protest — a reminder that compassion and humanity must always triumph over cruelty and fear. My brother may be gone, but his voice continues to speak, reminding us all of the power of love and faith.”
— Angelia Pranthaman
Speaking at the launch, Qistina Johari, Campaigner at Amnesty International Malaysia, said:
“Pannir has touched everyone who has come to know his story. Even from behind bars, he reached across borders with his art, his poetry, and his compassion. ‘See My Heart’ is his final gift to this world — a call to end this cruel punishment that robs families of their loved ones and extinguishes lives that still have so much light to give.”
— Qistina Johari
See My Heart — written by Ps. Isaac Pranthaman, will be released on Zion City Church’s YouTube channel this Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 10 AM.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday, 17 November 2025
🕢 Time: 7.30 PM – 9.30 PM
📍 Venue: Arise Shine Assembly Hall, 68–70 Persiaran Buntong Jaya 14, Taman Buntong Jaya, 30100 Ipoh, Perak
For media inquiries, kindly contact AIM’s Communications Officer, Divya Shesshsan Balakrishnan at [email protected]