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[COLUMNIST] Reducing Malaysian prison overcrowding through justice reform

[COLUMNIST] Reducing Malaysian prison overcrowding through justice reform

Overcrowded prisons have undeniably exacerbated already dire living conditions within the facilities.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Graduates behind Iron Curtains

Graduates behind Iron Curtains

The desire to continue their studies never faded, despite realising they would spend almost their entire youth behind the Iron Curtains.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Malaysia aims to cut prison occupancy by two-thirds in eight years

Malaysia aims to cut prison occupancy by two-thirds in eight years

Malaysian prison facilities at present hold about 76,000 inmates against their capacity of 66,000.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Prison Dept's programmes to impart skills for inmates a worthy achievement

Prison Dept's programmes to impart skills for inmates a worthy achievement

The achievement by the Malaysian Prison Department in creating skilled inmates is something worthy of praise, Hamzah said.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Japan contributes COVID-19 prevention items to Malaysian Prison Department

Japan contributes COVID-19 prevention items to Malaysian Prison Department

The Japanese government today donated COVID-19 prevention items worth RM1.88 million which includes 20,000 units of COVID-19 self-test kits.
Fri Feb 18 2022
290 Indian nationals lodged in Malaysian prisons for various offences

290 Indian nationals lodged in Malaysian prisons for various offences

The number of Indian nationals dying due to COVID-19 in Malaysia was 186.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Parliament: 13 PLKN camps converted into satellite prisons

Parliament: 13 PLKN camps converted into satellite prisons

Ismail Mohamed said the satellite prisons were to isolate new inmates before being transferred to main prisons.
Tue Sep 28 2021
409 Indian nationals in Malaysian prisons - Indian External Affairs ministry

409 Indian nationals in Malaysian prisons - Indian External Affairs ministry

Apart from extending jailed Indian nationals' consular assistance, Indian diplomatic missions also help them in legal aid wherever needed.
Thu Mar 25 2021
About 68,000 convicts in 42 prisons nationwide

About 68,000 convicts in 42 prisons nationwide

Although the latest number of prison inmates exceeded the prescribed capacity of 52,000, the prisons were able to accommodate them currently.
Sun Aug 09 2020
Terengganu public caning: One of the most degrading, cruel forms of sentencing - Justice for Sisters

Terengganu public caning: One of the most degrading, cruel forms of sentencing - Justice for Sisters

Malaysias first public caning held in a courtroom at the Terengganu Syariah High Court today marks a dark chapter in this nations history.
Mon Sep 03 2018
Prisons Department's Abdul Aziz: Possible to Earn PhD from Behind Bars

Prisons Department's Abdul Aziz: Possible to Earn PhD from Behind Bars

Reforming inmates to become better human beings is the raison detre of the Malaysian prisons service. For that to happen, its policy chief Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Razak tells AWANI Review
Sun Apr 15 2018
Malaysian Bali jail escapee's case monitored by embassy

Malaysian Bali jail escapee's case monitored by embassy

The Malaysian Embassy in Indonesia is monitoring the case of a Malaysian prisoner who escaped from the Kerobokan prison in Bali, two days ago and is awaiting an update from the Indonesian authorities.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Police to help detect Malaysian Bali jail escapee

Police to help detect Malaysian Bali jail escapee

PDRM will assist to track down a Malaysian prisoner who escaped from the Kerobokan Prison in Bali Indonesia yesterday.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Selangor Sultan commutes death sentence of civil servant to life imprisonment

Selangor Sultan commutes death sentence of civil servant to life imprisonment

Malaysian Prisons Department Security and Intelligence director Datuk Jamaludin Saad said Joe was fortunate to be the only death row prisoner to be selected to apply for a lesser sentence.
Sat Aug 13 2016
Malaysian prisons among the best in the world - Wan Junaidi

Malaysian prisons among the best in the world - Wan Junaidi

Malaysian prisons have been recognised as among the best in the world for caring for the welfare and rights of inmates and meet international standards.
Wed Apr 02 2014
Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Age is no longer a barrier for Malaysian women to embrace motherhood, thanks to advancements in fertility treatments.
Sat Jan 18 2025
The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?

The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?

For four years, the bar at Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington was the place to be seen for Donald Trump's circle of allies.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

The US is set to roll out strict export controls on advanced AI chips. National AI Office Head Sam Majid says the impact on Malaysia will remain minimal for now.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

Apple has been dethroned as China’s top smartphone seller, plunging 17% in 2024. Local brands Vivo and Huawei have overtaken the tech giant, bringing it now to 3rd place.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

AWANI Tonight: Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to record a message in Chinese to reassure tourists of their safety.
Fri Jan 17 2025