Inmates released through PBSL vow to turn over a new leaf
Prisoners selected to be released today through the Licensed Release of Prisoners in conjunction with the 66th Independence Day.
Wed Aug 30 2023
EMCO in Bentong and Taiping Prisons extended, Jelebu Prison terminated
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in two prisons, Bentong Prison and Taiping Prison, as well as their staff quarters, has been extended until February 22.
Sun Feb 07 2021
EMCO at Bentong Prison, staff quarters from Jan 25-Feb 8
The EMCO at the Bentong Prison and its staff quarters was due to the surge in COVID-19 cases with 615 positive cases recorded involving 574 prisoners, 34 staff and five family members.
Sun Jan 24 2021
COVID-19: Bentong prison staff, family members in quarantine
All staff of the Bentong Prison and their family members are to be quarantined until the COVID-19 screening process is done with.
Wed Dec 30 2020