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CNY: Face-to-face meetings with prison inmates not allowed

Bernama 10/02/2021 | 12:00 MYT
The Prisons Department in a statement said, a prepaid telephone calling facility would be provided as an alternative method to get in touch. Image via SPA /SURUHANJAYA PERKHIDMATAN AWAM
KUALA LUMPUR:Face-to-face meetings between prison inmates and their family members in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebration will not be allowed at all prison institutions nationwide.

The Prisons Department in a statement said, however, a prepaid telephone calling facility would be provided as an alternative method to get in touch.

"The consideration was made as a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and members of the public with any queries may refer to the relevant prison institution," read the statement.

-- BERNAMA
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