![Prisons Dept implements nationwide reforms to reduce overcrowding Prisons Dept implements nationwide reforms to reduce overcrowding](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675413729_TBpenjarasungaibulo.jpg)
Prisons Dept implements nationwide reforms to reduce overcrowding
There will also be a focus on rehabilitation programmes in the community which currently involves a total of 82,487 prisoners.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Back in society is no easy task - Former prisoner Back in society is no easy task - Former prisoner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599106104_banduan.jpg)
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
![Early pardon a result of my mother's prayer - Ex-convict Early pardon a result of my mother's prayer - Ex-convict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599094343_bekasbanduan.jpg)
Early pardon a result of my mother's prayer - Ex-convict
Ahmad said he was sent to the Sungai Buloh Prison in 2000 after being sentenced to life imprisonment under Section 121 of the Penal Code for waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Thu Sep 03 2020
![COVID-19 screening only involves Sungai Buloh Prison COVID-19 screening only involves Sungai Buloh Prison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591091652_DATUKSERIISMAILSA.jpg)
COVID-19 screening only involves Sungai Buloh Prison
It was not done for other prisons across the country as only the Sungai Buloh Prison has been reported to have a COVID-19 positive case.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![MoH will screen 700 staff, 800 inmates at Sungai Buloh Prison MoH will screen 700 staff, 800 inmates at Sungai Buloh Prison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81590926355_DatukDrNoorHisham.jpg)
MoH will screen 700 staff, 800 inmates at Sungai Buloh Prison
MOH will conduct a COVID-19 detection test on 700 staff and 800 inmates at the Sungai Buloh Prison after a prisoner was confirmed positive for the virus.
Mon Jun 01 2020
![Inmate seeks forgiveness through life in prison Inmate seeks forgiveness through life in prison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61589904739_Banduan.jpg)
Inmate seeks forgiveness through life in prison
Ahmad, 49, has been in the prison since 2008 after serving his one year and eight years sentences at the Sungai Buloh Prison and the Kajang Prison respectively.
Tue May 19 2020
![Anwar Ibrahim involved in car accident Anwar Ibrahim involved in car accident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61457067716_950x600.jpg)
Anwar Ibrahim involved in car accident
Lawyer R. Sivarasa said his client escaped serious injuries in the incident which occurred at a traffic light junction near Jalan Saujana Utama in Sungai Buloh about 12.30 pm.
Fri Sep 22 2017
![Anwar, family allowed physical contact - SFC Anwar, family allowed physical contact - SFC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51444078167_Anwar.jpg)
Anwar, family allowed physical contact - SFC
Former opposition chief Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was allowed to have physical contact with his family during the seven times they visited him last year at Sungai Buloh Prison.
Tue Feb 14 2017
![Judge in Anwar's judicial review application recuses himself Judge in Anwar's judicial review application recuses himself](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51444078167_Anwar.jpg)
Judge in Anwar's judicial review application recuses himself
The applicants are challenging the prison's decision to disallow Anwar from having any physical contact with any of his family members when they visit him.
Thu Jun 02 2016
![Another inmate charged with causing death of ex-national boxer G. Ramkumar Another inmate charged with causing death of ex-national boxer G. Ramkumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71461895867_GRamkumar.jpg)
Another inmate charged with causing death of ex-national boxer G. Ramkumar
Another remand prisoner was charged in the magistrate's court Thursday, with causing the death of a former national boxer G. Ramkumar at the Sungai Buloh Prison, about two weeks ago.
Fri Apr 29 2016
![Permatang Pauh UMNO names three potential candidates for by-election Permatang Pauh UMNO names three potential candidates for by-election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/61427961383_295x200.jpg)
Permatang Pauh UMNO names three potential candidates for by-election
Permatang Pauh Umno has submitted three names as potential candidates to be fielded by Barisan Nasional (BN) for the Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election.
Sat Apr 04 2015
![No special treatment for Anwar in prison - Home Minister No special treatment for Anwar in prison - Home Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/41387093804_295x200.jpg)
No special treatment for Anwar in prison - Home Minister
There will be no special treatment for Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is currently serving his five-year sentence at the Sungai Buloh prison.
Thu Feb 12 2015
!['Police have got better things to do' - IGP on vigil for Anwar 'Police have got better things to do' - IGP on vigil for Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/61367708986_295x200.jpg)
'Police have got better things to do' - IGP on vigil for Anwar
Khalid Abu Bakar is asking for PKR president Wan Azizah Wan Ismail to reconsider the party's plan to hold the assembly in front of the Sungai Buloh Prison tonight.
Wed Feb 11 2015
![Petition calling for Anwar's release on White House website Petition calling for Anwar's release on White House website](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/41411388039_295x200.jpg)
Petition calling for Anwar's release on White House website
A petition calling for the release of former Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim needs a total of 10,000 signatures to get the attention of the White House.
Wed Feb 11 2015
![Anwar sent to Sungai Buloh prison Anwar sent to Sungai Buloh prison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/51423571737_120x90.jpg)
Anwar sent to Sungai Buloh prison
The Opposition leader's arrival at the prison was tightly guarded by about 60 officers and personnel of the Prisons Department and police.
Tue Feb 10 2015