![Prisons Dept allows Chinese New Year visits on Feb 12-13 Prisons Dept allows Chinese New Year visits on Feb 12-13](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707100968_TBpenjarajpg.jpg)
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
![Decision to bring Sirul back to be discussed - IGP Decision to bring Sirul back to be discussed - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699449056_RazarudinHusainIG.jpg)
Decision to bring Sirul back to be discussed - IGP
IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed the release of the former policeman from an immigration detention centre in Australia.
Mon Nov 13 2023
![Shifting children from detention depot facilitates access to education, in line with CRC Shifting children from detention depot facilitates access to education, in line with CRC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681803931_Immigration.jpg)
Shifting children from detention depot facilitates access to education, in line with CRC
Dr Farah Nini Dusuki described the detention depot as not a conducive place for a child's mental or physical development.
Tue Apr 18 2023
![Malaysia pressed to probe deaths of 150 foreigners in detention last year Malaysia pressed to probe deaths of 150 foreigners in detention last year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660018227_TBoperasiimigresen.jpg)
Malaysia pressed to probe deaths of 150 foreigners in detention last year
Human rights groups have urged Malaysia to investigate conditions at migrant detention centres.
Thu Feb 23 2023
![Prison visit by family members allowed on Deepavali Prison visit by family members allowed on Deepavali](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641303149_penjara.jpg)
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
![Detention centres: Is punishment the solution to the border-crossing issue? Detention centres: Is punishment the solution to the border-crossing issue?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643437154_Myanmar.jpg)
Detention centres: Is punishment the solution to the border-crossing issue?
Malaysian immigration authorities have been accused of causing the deaths of 149 Indonesian nationals who were subjected to allegedly brutal conditions in detention centres in Tawau, Sabah.
Thu Jun 30 2022
![Tighter security at Langkap Immigration Detention Centre following Bandar Baharu incident Tighter security at Langkap Immigration Detention Centre following Bandar Baharu incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650446262_PagarLebuhrayaUtar.jpg)
Tighter security at Langkap Immigration Detention Centre following Bandar Baharu incident
Saarani said the proactive measures need to be carried out to ensure such an incident did not recur.
Wed Apr 20 2022
![Six Rohingya dead, hundreds flee after riot at Malaysian detention camp Six Rohingya dead, hundreds flee after riot at Malaysian detention camp](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650433592_Rohingya.jpg)
Six Rohingya dead, hundreds flee after riot at Malaysian detention camp
Two men, two women, a boy and a girl were killed after being hit by vehicles while trying to cross a highway.
Wed Apr 20 2022
#KiniNews: New cases drop to 15, Ismail Sabri defends gov't action
After recording three digits for two consecutive days, the number of new Covid-19 cases has dropped to 15, revealed Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
This is due to the majority of cases in the immigration detention centres having been detected and isolated.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said it is wrong to accuse the government of treating undocumented migrants in an inhumane manner.
This is due to the majority of cases in the immigration detention centres having been detected and isolated.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said it is wrong to accuse the government of treating undocumented migrants in an inhumane manner.
Sat Mar 19 2022
#KiniNews: 187 new cases, Putrajaya to focus on deportation
Malaysia recorded 187 new Covid-19 cases in the 24-hour period up to noon today, the bulk of which was found at the Bukit Jalil Immigration Detention Depot.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government will now focus on deporting all undocumented migrants at immigration detention centres nationwide who have tested negative for Covid-19.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government will now focus on deporting all undocumented migrants at immigration detention centres nationwide who have tested negative for Covid-19.
Sat Mar 19 2022
#KiniNews: New Covid-19 cluster emerges, 34 new cases at immigration depot
A new cluster of positive Covid-19 cases has been detected at the Bukit Jalil immigration depot in Kuala Lumpur.
Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this was after 34 new cases were detected at the centre in the past 24 hours alone, bringing the total number of positive coronavirus cases there to 35.
However, Noor Hisham today informed that all 34 individuals found to be infected had been housed at the detention centre since before the start of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18.
Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this was after 34 new cases were detected at the centre in the past 24 hours alone, bringing the total number of positive coronavirus cases there to 35.
However, Noor Hisham today informed that all 34 individuals found to be infected had been housed at the detention centre since before the start of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18.
Sat Mar 19 2022
![Police tracking seven fugitives from Papar Immigration Detention Centre Police tracking seven fugitives from Papar Immigration Detention Centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622899752_PDRM.jpg)
Police tracking seven fugitives from Papar Immigration Detention Centre
Bartholomew said the detainees were believed to have escaped from the centre through the toilet ceiling before cutting the grill fence.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![Ecuador to pardon thousands after 118 die in worst-ever prison riot Ecuador to pardon thousands after 118 die in worst-ever prison riot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633156443_ECUADOR.jpg)
Ecuador to pardon thousands after 118 die in worst-ever prison riot
Ecuador is planning to pardon up to 2,000 inmates in order to relieve overcrowding at its detention centres.
Sat Oct 02 2021
![Cops capture last of two escaped prison detainees, thanks to tip-offs Cops capture last of two escaped prison detainees, thanks to tip-offs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625529618_TBPadawan.jpg)
Cops capture last of two escaped prison detainees, thanks to tip-offs
Police received information from a food delivery rider and residents who spotted the two suspects crossing a road into the area.
Tue Jul 06 2021
![COVID: 2,690 new cases, 10 deaths reported Sunday COVID: 2,690 new cases, 10 deaths reported Sunday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61619355521_TanSriDrNoorHish.jpg)
COVID: 2,690 new cases, 10 deaths reported Sunday
Eight new clusters were also detected - three each involving workplaces and the education sector, and one each at a detention centre and in the community.
Sun Apr 25 2021