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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
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
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
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
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
Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing - source

Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing - source

The 78-year-old Nobel laureate instead has been treated by a prisons department doctor.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Appeals Court set Aug 11 to hear Najib's appeal over bid to attend Parliament sittings

Appeals Court set Aug 11 to hear Najib's appeal over bid to attend Parliament sittings

The Court of Appeal has fixed Aug 11 to hear Najib's appeal to get leave to commence a legal challenge over the Prisons Department's refusal to allow his request to attend Parliament.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Prisons Dept implements nationwide reforms to reduce overcrowding

Prisons Dept implements nationwide reforms to reduce overcrowding

There will also be a focus on rehabilitation programmes in the community which currently involves a total of 82,487 prisoners.
Fri Feb 03 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 visit by family members allowed on Deepavali

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
Parliament sitting: Najib files legal action to challenge Prison Dept's decision

Parliament sitting: Najib files legal action to challenge Prison Dept's decision

Najib Razak has filed a legal action to challenge the Prisons Department's decision for disallowing him to attend Dewan Rakyat sitting. The former premier named the gover
Wed Oct 05 2022
Prisons Dept rejects Najib's application to attend Dewan Rakyat sitting - Shafee

Prisons Dept rejects Najib's application to attend Dewan Rakyat sitting - Shafee

The Prisons Department has rejected Najib Razak's request to attend the Dewan Rakyat sitting, says his lead counsel Shafee Abdullah.
Mon Oct 03 2022
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