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Prison inmates' families permitted Deepavali visits on Nov 2-3

Prison inmates' families permitted Deepavali visits on Nov 2-3

For families unable to attend in person, online visitation sessions will be available from Nov 4 to 6.
Mon Oct 28 2024
In jail and offline: Internet lack worsens UK's prisons crisis

In jail and offline: Internet lack worsens UK's prisons crisis

Experts suggest shifting prisons' focus to rehab and bridging the digital divide to better prepare inmates for life outside.
Sun Sep 01 2024
As rioters fill overcrowded prisons, UK turns to police cells

As rioters fill overcrowded prisons, UK turns to police cells

The arrests of more than 1,100 suspects over the racist violence aimed at migrants and Muslims worsen a prison capacity crisis.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment

Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment

As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
INSIGHT - Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates

INSIGHT - Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates

France has the most overcrowded prisons in Europe, with its prison population growing faster than anywhere in the bloc.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Family members allowed to visit prison inmates on third, fourth day of Aidilfitri

Family members allowed to visit prison inmates on third, fourth day of Aidilfitri

The Prisons Department, in a statement today, said that priority for the visit will be given to the Muslim inmates.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Hamas issues ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes exchanging hostages/prisoners

Hamas issues ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes exchanging hostages/prisoners

The releases would include 100 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences in Israeli prisons and the release of Israeli "female recruits."
Fri Mar 15 2024
Prisons Dept allows Chinese New Year visits on Feb 12-13

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
Dozens of prisoners escape Ecuador jail amid continued military operations

Dozens of prisoners escape Ecuador jail amid continued military operations

Forty-three prisoners remain at large after escaping a prison in northern Ecuador, the SNAI prisons agency said.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Ecuador cracks down on prisons to restore order after hostage crisis

Ecuador cracks down on prisons to restore order after hostage crisis

Security forces were conducting searches and regaining control of the prisons, the military said.
Mon Jan 15 2024
EXPLAINER - What is happening in Ecuador?

EXPLAINER - What is happening in Ecuador?

New president Daniel Noboa faces an uphill battle amid gang control of prisons, kidnappings of police and bombings.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Prisons dept allows Christmas family visits on Dec 27 and 28

Prisons dept allows Christmas family visits on Dec 27 and 28

The Prisons Department in a statement said that priority visits are given to Christian inmates through face-to-face or online meetings.
Mon Dec 18 2023
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
Prisons Dept invites NGOs to provide counselling services

Prisons Dept invites NGOs to provide counselling services

Datuk Ibrisam Abdul Rahman said this form of cooperation will help boost mental health facilities within prison institutions.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Application for review of death sentence, natural life imprisonment must be filed within three months - Ramkarpal

Application for review of death sentence, natural life imprisonment must be filed within three months - Ramkarpal

It is a one-off application and the filing of the motion and supporting affidavit for the review must be done by the Prisons Department.
Tue Sep 12 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024