A glimpse of prison life at the Malaysia Prison Museum

Located at the museum’s entrance is a fountain that was transplanted from Pudu Prison in 2011. — Photos: GISELE SOO/The Star

Melaka is renowned for its historical monuments and landmarks. But did you know that the state is also home to Malaysia’s second oldest prison?

The Bandar Hilir Prison, built in 1860, is located at the junction of Jalan Parameswara in Melaka’s town centre. Initially called HM Prison Jail, it was renamed Henry Gurney School 2nd Bandar Hilir and served as a detention centre for juvenile offenders.