Consider This: Home Detention (Part 2) — Ensure Fairness in Prisoner Licensed Release
In a bid to address the persistent issue of prison overcrowding, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the Government has agreed in principle to implement the Licensed Release of Prisoners, which aims to grant home detention to specific categories of prisoners. While this move is lauded as a step towards prison reform, it has sparked concerns regarding potential favouritism towards privileged or influential individuals who have been convicted of crimes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer and activist Chong Kar Yan.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Consider This: Home Detention (Part 1) — Shifting Towards Prisoner Release on License
In a bid to address the persistent issue of prison overcrowding, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the Government has agreed in principle to implement the Licensed Release of Prisoners, which aims to grant home detention to specific categories of prisoners. While this move is lauded as a step towards prison reform, it has sparked concerns regarding potential favouritism towards privileged or influential individuals who have been convicted of crimes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Jerald Joseph, Chair of the advocacy group, CSO Platform for Reform. He was also a Suhakam commissioner from 2016 till 2022.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Consider This: Home Detention (Part 2) — Ensure Fairness in Prisoner Licensed Release
In a bid to address the persistent issue of prison overcrowding, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the Government has agreed in principle to implement the Licensed Release of Prisoners, which aims to grant home detention to specific categories of prisoners. While this move is lauded as a step towards prison reform, it has sparked concerns regarding potential favouritism towards privileged or influential individuals who have been convicted of crimes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer and activist Chong Kar Yan.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Consider This: Home Detention (Part 1) — Shifting Towards Prisoner Release on License
In a bid to address the persistent issue of prison overcrowding, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the Government has agreed in principle to implement the Licensed Release of Prisoners, which aims to grant home detention to specific categories of prisoners. While this move is lauded as a step towards prison reform, it has sparked concerns regarding potential favouritism towards privileged or influential individuals who have been convicted of crimes. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Jerald Joseph, Chair of the advocacy group, CSO Platform for Reform. He was also a Suhakam commissioner from 2016 till 2022.
Wed Apr 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] A call to humanise our prisons
Adopting a humane approach is key to Malaysia's prison reforms.
Thu Feb 23 2023
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
Abolishing mandatory death penalty is the first step, but what else must be done?
The Cabinet has agreed to abolish the mandatory death penalty, but rights groups remain wary over its actual implementation.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Prison Reform: Release of only 500 of 11,000 eligible non-violent criminals not sufficient - Nurul Izzah
Nurul Izzah said the prisons are overcrowded and what is more concerning is they are taking in more people found flouting MCO orders.
Sat Feb 13 2021
Federal Court throws out lawyer's appeal for RCI in prison reform
The Federal Court has thrown out an appeal brought by lawyer P. Uthayakumar over his legal bid for the formation of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to look into prison reform in Malaysia.
Thu Mar 02 2017
10 maut bas bawa pelancong terjatuh dalam gaung di India
Pasukan penyelamat bergegas ke tempat kejadian sebaik insiden berlaku dan membawa penumpang cedera melalui kawasan pergunungan untuk ke hospital.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Israel jeda operasi taktikal, buka ruang untuk bantuan
Tentera Israel mengumumkan pada Ahad akan menghentikan seketika operasi taktikal ketenteraan di Semenanjung Gaza untuk memberi ruang kepada penghantaran bantuan kemanusiaan.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Dua terbunuh dalam tembakan di Texas
Sekurang-kurangnya dua terbunuh manakala beberapa yang lain cedera dalam insiden tembakan di sebuah taman di Texas, Amerika Syarikat.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Lelaki ancam keselamatan dengan kapak cedera ditembak
Seorang lelaki cedera selepas ditembak polis Hamburg kerana dipercayai mengancam keselamatan pegawai bertugas.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Cuaca panas dan hujan lebat landa negara China
Satu amaran berkaitan dengan kenaikkan suhu tinggi di beberapa kawasan di China telah dikeluarkan oleh Pusat Metereologi Nasional China pada Ahad.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Ramsay tunjuk lebam pada badan, ingatkan pakai topi keledar ketika berbasikal
Sambil mengangkat bajunya, menunjukkan lebam yang sangat besar, chef itu meegaskan kepentingan memakai topi keledar ketika berbasikal.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Penghuni setinggan sambung paip haram jejas bekalan air ke UMS - JANS
Penguat kuasa Jabatan Air Sabah (JANS) hari ini memotong 24 sambungan paip haram oleh penghuni setinggan di Kampung Suang Parai, Sepanggar.
Sun Jun 16 2024
[TERKINI] Nenek, cucu dikhuatiri sesat di Bukit Buluh Telur, Selangor
Seorang wanita warga emas bersama cucu perempuan berusia 12 tahun dikhuatiri sesat ketika dalam perjalanan ke kebun durian di Bukit Buluh Telur, Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor, petang Ahad.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Warga emas, cucu dilapor hilang ketika ke kebun durian
Seorang wanita warga emas berusia 62 tahun bersama cucunya yang berusia 12 tahun dilaporkan hilang ketika dalam perjalanan ke kebun durian di Bukit Buluh Telur, Kuala Kubu Baharu pada Ahad.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Berita tempatan pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Berikut adalah berita yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang Ahad, 16 Jun 2024.
Sun Jun 16 2024