Red tape blocks road to redemption


PETALING JAYA: Despite having a job offer on standby, single father Ong Lai Foo remains unemployed, trapped by a requirement for a Certificate of Good Conduct.

This certificate is a lifeline for many Malaysians striving to rebuild their lives due to past misdemeanours.

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