Reform, rehab – integrating convicted offenders into mainstream society


  • Letters
  • Tuesday, 04 Feb 2025

THE Malaysian Bar recently urged the government to implement a comprehensive reform plan for the country’s prison system. This call follows the tragic death of a Taiping Prison inmate from an alleged assault, which has brought attention to the gaps in our justice system. Prison reform is not something to be feared; rather, it strengthens the justice system by ensuring fair treatment for all.

While an investigation into the inmate’s death in Perak is ongoing, MCA supports the Malaysian Bar’s call for more robust reform to prevent further tragedies. Human rights protection must be upheld, even for inmates. This is not about excusing their crimes, but ensuring their right to life is safeguarded, particularly for those imprisoned for minor offences, such as petty theft.

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