Local startup gives ex-prison inmates (and used cooking oils) a second chance

Jeshurun is likely to be the first person former inmates from Kajang Prison will see after serving their prison sentences. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

Jeshurun Fathianathan still remembers the day he had to pick up two former inmates from the Kajang Prison. His thoughts were clouded by worst case scenarios like what if the two men overpowered him and drove away with his car?

“They were bigger than me so I admit that I had some concerns! But when they got into the car, there was nothing but silence. Eventually, I asked them if they were feeling okay and it was then that they opened up about their fears about life after prison,” Jeshurun said.