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Over half of prisons overcrowded - Home Ministry

Over half of prisons overcrowded - Home Ministry

The Pengakalan Chepa Prison is the most packed, with 2,900 inmates despite a 1,500 capacity.

Dad wants probe on son's death after finding 'red marks' around neck

Dad wants probe on son's death after finding 'red marks' around neck

Prisoner Ong Kok Leong's official cause of death listed as a 'chest infection'.

Prisoner's perseverance results in MBA degree

Prisoner's perseverance results in MBA degree

Life imprisonment does not hold Sabahan youth back in his pursuit for knowledge.

No study on use of rats and mosquitoes on prisoners

No study on use of rats and mosquitoes on prisoners

PARLIAMENT | No research done on use of rats and mosquitoes to make prisoners repent, says Zahid Hamidi.

Choose freedom over repression, Anwar pleads from prison

Choose freedom over repression, Anwar pleads from prison

UPDATED 1.45PM | He adds: 'Far more is at stake for Malaysia than just my personal freedom.'

Ex-judge says 'rats and roaches for convicts' comment made in passing

Ex-judge says 'rats and roaches for convicts' comment made in passing

However, he also reiterated that prisons should not be like guesthouses.

Anwar's lawyer cries foul over Nur Jazlan's 'lack of humanity'

Anwar's lawyer cries foul over Nur Jazlan's 'lack of humanity'

The deputy minister's remarks are painful for family members of prisoners who desperately want contact visits, says N Surendran.

Allow contact visits between prisoners and family, Zahid urged

Allow contact visits between prisoners and family, Zahid urged

Padang Serai MP N Surendran says present laws do not prevent such visits as part of prisoners' rights.

As Hari Raya nears, tears of regret from prison

As Hari Raya nears, tears of regret from prison

Kajang inmates meet relatives under a programme organised by the prison and an NGO.

Zahid denies double standards with Anwar, says no house arrest

Zahid denies double standards with Anwar, says no house arrest

PARLIAMENT | He cites the difference between Khir Toyo’s parole and Anwar’s request, which he says has no provision.