Imprisoned but not convicted of a crime – it can happen in Malaysia

Malaysia needs to ensure justice is served in our prisons and prevent innocent people languishing there. No one should be behind bars because of poverty, says the columnist. — 123rf.com

On Feb 3, 2023, Malaysia’s Prisons Department announced it is planning reforms to reduce chronic overcrowding and recidivism; among the reforms are a rehabilitation programme and electronic monitoring for low-risk prisoners.

This is a pretty pivotal shift.