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This is because they are exposed to the Covid-19 pandemic, the minister tells the media.

A bipartisan committee has been set up to resolve overcrowded prisons and detention centres.

The two Houses have agreed to set up a joint committee to find short- and long-term solutions to address the issues.

'Without the provision of law and regulation, a prisoner cannot be released arbitrarily,' explains the home minister.

This to reduce the risk of further Covid-19 outbreaks in overcrowded prisons, says commisioner Jerald Joseph.

COVID-19 | The NSC decided to lift the EMCO in several prisons and detention centres yesterday.

They will be released only after they have recovered.

The new facility can handle between 60 to 80 inmates, as opposed to the Malacca Hospital which can ony accomodate 14 inmates now.

'It's an ongoing war, but winning small battles on the way bodes much encouragement.'

There has been no 'drastic action' taken by Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin or the federal government, says Liew Chin Tong.

COVID-19 | CM makes the request to NSC following three prison staff members contracting the virus.

Includig prison officers quarters at Kg Matambai, enhanced MCO will affect 3,511 people.

COVID-19 | This should also include detention centres and lock-ups in police stations, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

COVID-19 | This is after the army helped set up a field hospital in Tawau, Sabah.

COVID-19 | Faizal says the spread of Covid-19 in the facility only involved one block, situation under control.

It will start on Oct 15 and will affect 2,830 individuals.

COVID-19 | Its director says the seven individuals from the prison tested positive were inmates.

COVID-19 | New prisoners will get swab test, placed separately at gazetted temporary prisons.

LETTER | The act empowers the home minister to declare a suitable place a temporary prison.

LETTER | This will act as a temporary measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

LETTER | If the situation warrants it, the closure of our courts where the prisoners have been taken to should be done.