JERTIH: Employers in the tourism and hospitality sectors on Terengganu’s resort islands are encouraged to hire inmates out on parole.
Terengganu Prisons director Mohd Nasir Yusof (pic) said employers in various sectors have the opportunity to hire inmates categorised as parolees (ODP) and persons released on licence (OBB) through the Corporate Smart Internship for Parolees (CSI Parol) programme.
“A total of 720 inmates have participated in the CSI programme in the state, and of that number, about 500 individuals have been employed across various sectors.
“So far, 32 inmates are employed by three different employers on Redang Island, while five inmates are working for a single employer on Perhentian Island,” he told reporters after opening the Community, OBB and employers’ awareness programme on Perhentian Island yesterday, Bernama reported.
Mohd Nasir said that employers and inmates could benefit from the programme.
“The inmates involved are those nearing release and have undergone thorough screening.
“They are also continuously monitored during their employment.
“Tourism sector employers have given us very positive feedback about the working inmates, highlighting their good treatment of customers and zero criminal misconduct,” he added.
