Give ex-prisoners a second chance
The stigma of being a former prisoner causes them to often be sidelined by the society even though they have served their sentences for their past mistakes.
Tue May 09 2023
INSIGHT - Smuggled sketches offer glimpses into harsh Myanmar prison
Sketches smuggled out of Myanmar's Insein Prison and interviews with former prisoners - a rare glimpse inside Myanmar's most notorious jail.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Ex-prisoner jailed, fined for insulting king a third time
A former prisoner who has been in and out of jail for insulting the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on social media was jailed for a year and fined RM20,000, in default six months' jail, by the Sessions Court.
Fri Sep 24 2021
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
Pilot work voucher scheme targets urban poor
The scheme's target groups include the unemployed as well as vulnerable groups such as former prisoners and drug addicts, the aged, the disabled, Orang Asli and school drop-outs.
Sun Feb 02 2014