Emma L'Aiguille after being released from Kajang prison in Malaysia. Picture: Azhar A Rahim
A VICTORIAN mother of six spared the death penalty in Malaysia fears being abandoned to life on the streets.
Emma L'Aiguille, who was freed from prison on Friday after drug trafficking charges against her were dropped, says she is now alone, has limited money, and no home.
The 34-year-old struck a deal that will see her appear as a star witness in an impending drug trafficking trial.
But conditions attached to her release mean she can't work or leave the country without authorities' permission.
Ms L'Aiguille, who is on medication for depression, yesterday begged the Federal Government to help her.
"I've just been let out with nowhere to go," she said. "I'm going to be homeless.
"I can't work, so what's going to happen to me?
"I don't want to be here any more, and need to get home and be with my family."
Ms L'Aiguille was charged with drug trafficking on July 17 after police moved in on her and another man as they sat in her boyfriend's car, parked in a busy Kuala Lumpur street. Police found 1kg of methamphetamine under the passenger seat.
Her boyfriend, known as Tony, ran from police and remains at large.
Ms L'Aiguille has agreed to give evidence against the man in the car. But her decision to co-operate with police and become an informer has Ms L'Aiguille fearing retribution.
Her legal team is currently talking to the prosecution to see if she can stay in Australia until the court case.
But unless a deal can be struck, she will have to remain in Malaysia for at least six months.
Ms L'Aiguille said her situation in Malaysia was so dire that prison would be a better alternative.
"Why did I come out?" she asked. "I mean, I don't want to go back, but at least I had a bed and food."
Ms L'Aiguille has only one small travel suitcase containing thongs and three changes of clothes.
Her ex-boyfriend has sold off all her other belongings, and the house in which they lived is no longer available.
Ms L'Aiguille said she wanted to move back to Melbourne.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it would consider Ms L'Aiguille's concerns.
"The Australian High Commission in Malaysia will be discussing with Ms L'Aiguille her future needs for consular assistance," she said.
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