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
Back in society is no easy task - Former prisoner
Ahmad, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2000 for waging war against the king, was among 13 convicts who were granted early pardon.
Thu Sep 03 2020
Early pardon a result of my mother's prayer - Ex-convict
Ahmad said he was sent to the Sungai Buloh Prison in 2000 after being sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 121 of the Penal Code for waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Thu Sep 03 2020
COVID-19 screening only involves Sungai Buloh Prison
It was not done for other prisons across the country as only the Sungai Buloh Prison has been reported to have a COVID-19 positive case.
Tue Jun 02 2020
MoH will screen 700 staff, 800 inmates at Sungai Buloh Prison
MOH will conduct a COVID-19 detection test on 700 staff and 800 inmates at the Sungai Buloh Prison after a prisoner was confirmed positive for the virus.
Mon Jun 01 2020
Inmate seeks forgiveness through life in prison
Ahmad, 49, has been in the prison since 2008 after serving his one year and eight years sentences at the Sungai Buloh Prison and the Kajang Prison respectively.
Tue May 19 2020
Anwar Ibrahim involved in car accident
Lawyer R. Sivarasa said his client escaped serious injuries in the incident which occurred at a traffic light junction near Jalan Saujana Utama in Sungai Buloh about 12.30 pm.
Fri Sep 22 2017
Anwar, family allowed physical contact - SFC
Former opposition chief Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was allowed to have physical contact with his family during the seven times they visited him last year at Sungai Buloh Prison.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Judge in Anwar's judicial review application recuses himself
The applicants are challenging the prison's decision to disallow Anwar from having any physical contact with any of his family members when they visit him.
Thu Jun 02 2016
Another inmate charged with causing death of ex-national boxer G. Ramkumar
Another remand prisoner was charged in the magistrate's court Thursday, with causing the death of a former national boxer G. Ramkumar at the Sungai Buloh Prison, about two weeks ago.
Fri Apr 29 2016
Permatang Pauh UMNO names three potential candidates for by-election
Permatang Pauh Umno has submitted three names as potential candidates to be fielded by Barisan Nasional (BN) for the Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election.
Sat Apr 04 2015
No special treatment for Anwar in prison - Home Minister
There will be no special treatment for Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is currently serving his five-year sentence at the Sungai Buloh prison.
Thu Feb 12 2015
'Police have got better things to do' - IGP on vigil for Anwar
Khalid Abu Bakar is asking for PKR president Wan Azizah Wan Ismail to reconsider the party's plan to hold the assembly in front of the Sungai Buloh Prison tonight.
Wed Feb 11 2015
Petition calling for Anwar's release on White House website
A petition calling for the release of former Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim needs a total of 10,000 signatures to get the attention of the White House.
Wed Feb 11 2015
Anwar sent to Sungai Buloh prison
The Opposition leader's arrival at the prison was tightly guarded by about 60 officers and personnel of the Prisons Department and police.
Tue Feb 10 2015
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024