Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment
As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure "to protect them from heatstroke", the military govt said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Haiti's neighbors prepare for 'drastic escalation' in violence after jailbreak
Haiti's de facto government issued a 72-hour state of emergency and imposed nightly curfews after armed men busted thousands from prison.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Our job is done, Najib's petition to UN entirely up to him - CJ
Najib is seeking a release from prison or retrial of his SRC International Sdn Bhd case.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Najib brings SRC case to UN Council seeking release from jail or retrial
Najib Razak today filed a petition before the UNWGAD to ask for a release from prison or retrial of his SRC International Sdn Bhd case.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Death toll rises to 19 from prison attack in Mexican border town
The attack allowed 25 inmates, including Ernesto Alfredo Pinon de la Cruz, also known as "El Neto," to escape.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Malaysia's Mahathir fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls
Mahathir warned that UMNO would rush to get Najib released from prison through a royal pardon as well as drop dozens of other charges.
Tue Oct 11 2022
Man behind bars for armed robbery gets jail sentence enhanced to 12 years
An unemployed man who is due to be released from prison next week would have to stay behind bars longer after the Court of Appeal enhanced his jail sentence from three years to 12 years.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Bill Cosby in court, sued by woman alleging sexual assault
The statements came at the start of a civil trial for Cosby, 11 months after he was freed from prison for a different sexual assault case.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Peruvian court orders former President Fujimori's release from prison
The pardon was conceded by then President Pedro, who said he pardoned Fujimori because the former president suffered a heart condition.
Fri Mar 18 2022
Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison
Such advocacy is now a crime under the controversial security law imposed by Beijing in 2020 that carries a sentence of up to life in prison.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Jailed former paralympic athlete Pistorius moved closer to victim's family
Pistorius moved closer to Reeva's family ahead of reconciliation talks that could help pave the way for his early release from prison.
Fri Dec 03 2021
US journalist Danny Fenster freed from prison in Myanmar
American journalist Danny Fenster, who was sentenced to 11 years in jail with hard labour in Myanmar, has been released from prison.
Mon Nov 15 2021
Son of Muammar Gaddafi released from prison in Libya
A son of Libya's ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi has been released from prison in the capital Tripoli, security sources said Sunday.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Man just freed from prison gets two years for stealing motorcycle
Based on investigation and CCTV footage, police arrested the accused, who has 20 previous criminal records, in front of a convenience store.
Wed Jul 14 2021