Sabah prisons staff quarters to be fixed


Dilapidated: Collapsing ceiling panels at the prisons staff quarters at Taman Matambai in Kepayan.

KOTA KINABALU: Prisons staff members will not be left out from the RM200mil additional allocation approved to repair dilapidated living quarters and facilities, says Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Ruji Ubi.

Responding to claims of dire conditions of their living quarters in Taman Matambai in Kepayan here, he said the Prisons Department will get RM40mil of the RM200mil allocation.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Evaded roadblock leads to truck chase in Cheras
Court fines e-hailing driver RM101,750 over import of zam-zam water
Mutiara Line LRT project set for completion in December 2031
Manhunt underway for drug suspect who hurt two cops in knife attack
(Live) Barisan announces candidates for Johor polls
Burning pile of paper sparked blaze that consumed 27 houses in Kg Gok Kapur, says Bomba
Police blitz on illegal gambling in KL sees 1,156 suspects nabbed since Jan 1
Dr Wee: Data proves Johor’s economic growth is widespread, not just centred in JB
Zara inquest: Expert explains why handwriting is hard to copy
Teen motorist who caused three deaths sent to Henry Gurney School for three years

Others Also Read