Family members allowed to visit prison inmates on third, fourth day of Aidilfitri
The Prisons Department, in a statement today, said that priority for the visit will be given to the Muslim inmates.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Paraguay's biggest prison set ablaze, rioting inmates take guards hostage
Prison inmates takes 11 guards hostage and sets fire to facilities in the crowded Tacumbu penitentiary.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Queen launches asam pedas and rendang Betawi pastes
Raja Permaisuri Agong today launched the asam pedas and rendang Betawi pastes produced by prison inmates and inspired by the recipes from Her Majesty's cookbook.
Sat Jan 07 2023
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
Prison inmates not allowed to issue statement on GE15
Supri Hashim said the ban covered all inmates, including Najib Razak.
Thu Oct 20 2022
'Prison Gothic': Hong Kong road signs reborn as new font
The days of hand drawing are gone but traffic signs are still made in prisons, inmates produced around 4,000 in 2021.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Johor cops assure thorough probe over Kluang Prison inmate's death
Johor police today assured that a thorough investigation is being carried out in connection with the death of a male inmate in the Kluang Prison last month.
Mon Jul 25 2022
M'sian on death row in S'pore to receive medical attention for COVID-19
SPS said, as of Nov 9, several prison inmates and staff from Institution A1 where Nagaenthran is housed have tested positive for COVID-19.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Ecuador police, military enter Guayaquil jail amid violence
Police and military personnel found four inmates who were injured during confrontations between prisoners.
Sun Oct 03 2021
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
148 inmates in Kelantan prisons undergo paid skills training
Mat Yaacob said the training was a second chance for them to start a new life through employment opportunities when they are released.
Thu Sep 02 2021
COVID-19: Thailand detects prison cluster, 112 test positive in Narathiwat
A total of 112 individuals, including prison inmates and officials, in Narathiwat in Thailand, tested positive for COVID-19.
Sun Apr 04 2021
CNY: Face-to-face meetings with prison inmates not allowed
The Prisons Department in a statement said, a prepaid telephone calling facility would be provided as an alternative method to get in touch.
Wed Feb 10 2021
CNY: Face-to-face meetings with prison inmates not allowed
The Prisons Department in a statement said, however, a prepaid telephone calling facility would be provided as an alternative method to get in touch.
Wed Feb 10 2021
1,126 active cases of COVID-19 in prisons nationwide
The COVID-19 transmission among the inmates began when the Tawau Prison in Sabah received a new inmate from Lahad Datu.
Wed Oct 07 2020