Prisons Dept allows Chinese New Year visits on Feb 12-13
This includes inmates at moral rehabilitation centres, special rehabilitation centres, special detention centres and Henry Gurney School.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Shifting children from detention depot facilitates access to education, in line with CRC
Dr Farah Nini Dusuki described the detention depot as not a conducive place for a child's mental or physical development.
Tue Apr 18 2023
Malaysia pressed to probe deaths of 150 foreigners in detention last year
Human rights groups have urged Malaysia to investigate conditions at migrant detention centres.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Prison visit by family members allowed on Deepavali
The dates for the visit also applies to the rehabilitation centres, special detention centres and the Henry Gurney School.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Detention centres: Is punishment the solution to the border-crossing issue?
Malaysian immigration authorities have been accused of causing the deaths of 149 Indonesian nationals who were subjected to allegedly brutal conditions in detention centres in Tawau, Sabah.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Six Rohingya dead, hundreds flee after riot at Malaysian detention camp
Two men, two women, a boy and a girl were killed after being hit by vehicles while trying to cross a highway.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Ecuador to pardon thousands after 118 die in worst-ever prison riot
Ecuador is planning to pardon up to 2,000 inmates in order to relieve overcrowding at its detention centres.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Seven more PLKN camps to be used as satellite prisons, detention centres
Prisons Department director-general Datuk Nordin Muhamad said seven more PLKN camps would be utilised from June 1.
Fri Mar 26 2021
At least 62 killed in Ecuadorean prison gang riots, authorities say
Moncayo says these were two groups vying for criminal leadership within the detention centres.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Malaysia says no refugees among 1,200 Myanmar nationals to be deported
Malaysia is not a signatory to the UN Refugee Convention and treats all arrivals without proper documentation as illegal migrants.
Tue Feb 16 2021
COVID-19: Employers need to emphasise healthcare aspects, SOP compliance - Muhyiddin
The prime minister said one of the causes of COVID-19 among foreign workers was the crammed conditions at their living quarters or temporary detention centres.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Police question activist over Facebook posting
Refuge For The Refugees director, Heidy Quah, gave her statement to the police today over her Facebook posting on alleged mistreatment of refugees at the Immigration detention centres.
Tue Jul 07 2020
5,300 Filipino immigrants "stranded" at detention centres in Sabah
About 5,300 Filipino illegal immigrants are "stranded" at temporary detention centers (PTS) in Sabah after the Philippine government refused to accept their return.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Please emulate Indonesia, Nepal and Bangladesh to take home PATI - Ismail Sabri
Please emulate Indonesia, Nepal and Bangladesh to take home PATI - Ismail Sabri
Thu May 28 2020
COVID-19: Immigration detention centres functioning as usual
A total of 238 officers are involved (quarantined at home) so they cannot come to work.
Wed May 27 2020
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024