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New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
From setbacks to success: Henry Gurney School gives 'Adam' a second chance
MELAKA: A 19-year-old prospect at Henry Gurney School in Telok Mas has proven that with determination and focus, one can succeed regardless of one's circumstances. Adam was sent to the juvenile rehabilitation school in 2022 and was allowed to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination last year despite setbacks, including not having identification documents due to a late birth registration. He said he was emotionally distressed due to his unresolved citizenship status, which hindered him from sitting for the examination. However, last year, Adam- slated to be released this July -managed to take the exam while awaiting the issuance of his identification card. "I enjoyed studying, but I faced many obstacles in regular school due to the absence of an identification card and high school fees. "Here, I was given the chance to learn and make up for my past mistakes," he told reporters here today. Adam scored 6 As and was today honoured with the Best SPM Student Award 2024 at the appreciation ceremony for Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney schools, officiated by Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons (Security and Correctional) Datuk Ibrisam Abdul Rahman. He said he is determined to change his future and hopes to study law to pursue his dream of becoming a syariah lawyer. "Alhamdulillah, I managed to score As in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, Science, History, Tasawur Islam and Islamic Education out of the eight subjects I took," he said, adding that success requires focus and discipline in the pursuit of knowledge. Despite suffering from frequent fevers and migraines while preparing for the exam, Adam said he remained committed to his studies and focused on memorising formulas. "I want to repay my aunt, who has raised me since I was a child. "She is now 75 years old and has sacrificed so much to provide me with food, care, and love after I lost my parents at a young age," he said. Adam expressed hope that young people would stay resilient and seize second chances as an opportunity to grow, rebuild, and create a better future for themselves. – Bernama
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Prisons Dept seeks private sector, NGO support to help inmates pursue higher education
MELAKA: The Prisons Department is encouraging the private sector, corporate entities, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to come forward and collaborate in implementing funding programmes for inmates who wish to pursue higher education. Its deputy commissioner-general (Security and Corrections), Datuk Ibrisam Abdul Rahman said although these individuals are serving sentences, many of them have shown interest in pursuing education at the diploma, bachelor's, master's and even doctorate (PhD) level. "This cooperation through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes will be very helpful, as the existing funds are limited and insufficient to cover the full cost of education for inmates, especially those without financial support from their families. "Some inmates who have the means may receive financial support from their families, but for those who cannot afford it, we need to help source suitable funding. "Without such aid, their education may be limited to just the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level," he told reporters in Telok Mas here today. Earlier, Ibrisam officiated the 2024 Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools (SISHG) appreciation ceremony which was attended by Melaka Prisons director deputy commissioner Rosman Norman. Ibrisam said so far, the Prisons Department has established partnerships with three higher education institutions namely Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Open University Malaysia (OUM) and Asia College of Exercise Medicine. He also said that this collaboration, which began in 2008, has enabled a wider variety of academic programmes to be offered to inmates. "At present, there are three inmates pursuing PhD, nine (master's degree), 10 (bachelor's), and 200 enrolled in diploma-level programmes," he added. – Bernama
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Prisons department calls for support to fund inmate education
MELAKA: The Malaysian Prisons Department is encouraging the private sector, corporate entities, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to come forward and collaborate in implementing funding programmes for inmates who wish to pursue higher education. Its deputy commissioner-general (Security and Corrections), Datuk Ibrisam Abdul Rahman said although these individuals are serving sentences, many of them have shown interest in pursuing education at the diploma, bachelor's, master's and even doctorate (PhD) level. 'This cooperation through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes will be very helpful, as the existing funds are limited and insufficient to cover the full cost of education for inmates, especially those without financial support from their families. 'Some inmates who have the means may receive financial support from their families, but for those who cannot afford it, we need to help source suitable funding. Without such aid, their education may be limited to just the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level,' he told reporters in Telok Mas here today. Earlier, Ibrisam officiated the 2024 Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools (SISHG) appreciation ceremony which was attended by Melaka Prisons director deputy commissioner Rosman Gurney Sc Elaborating further, Ibrisam said so far, the Prisons Department has established partnerships with three higher education institutions namely Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Open University Malaysia (OUM) and Asia College of Exercise Medicine. He also said that this collaboration, which began in 2008, has enabled a wider variety of academic programmes to be offered to inmates. 'At present, there are three inmates pursuing PhD, nine (master's degree), 10 (bachelor's), and 200 enrolled in diploma-level programmes,' he added.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Prisons dept urges private sector, NGOs to fund inmates' higher education
MELAKA: The Malaysian Prisons Department is encouraging the private sector, corporate entities, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to come forward and collaborate in implementing funding programmes for inmates who wish to pursue higher education. Its deputy commissioner-general (Security and Corrections), Datuk Ibrisam Abdul Rahman said although these individuals are serving sentences, many of them have shown interest in pursuing education at the diploma, bachelor's, master's and even doctorate (PhD) level. 'This cooperation through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes will be very helpful, as the existing funds are limited and insufficient to cover the full cost of education for inmates, especially those without financial support from their families. 'Some inmates who have the means may receive financial support from their families, but for those who cannot afford it, we need to help source suitable funding. Without such aid, their education may be limited to just the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level,' he told reporters in Telok Mas here today. Earlier, Ibrisam officiated the 2024 Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools (SISHG) appreciation ceremony which was attended by Melaka Prisons director deputy commissioner Rosman Gurney Sc Elaborating further, Ibrisam said so far, the Prisons Department has established partnerships with three higher education institutions namely Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Open University Malaysia (OUM) and Asia College of Exercise Medicine. He also said that this collaboration, which began in 2008, has enabled a wider variety of academic programmes to be offered to inmates. 'At present, there are three inmates pursuing PhD, nine (master's degree), 10 (bachelor's), and 200 enrolled in diploma-level programmes,' he added.
Barnama
22-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
From Setbacks To Success: Henry Gurney School Gives Adam A Second Chance
GENERAL MELAKA, May 22 (Bernama) -- A 19-year-old prospect at Henry Gurney School in Telok Mas has proven that with determination and focus, one can succeed regardless of one's circumstances. Adam was sent to the juvenile rehabilitation school in 2022 and was allowed to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination last year despite setbacks, including not having identification documents due to a late birth registration. He said he was emotionally distressed due to his unresolved citizenship status, which hindered him from sitting for the examination. However, last year, Adam—slated to be released this July—managed to take the exam while awaiting the issuance of his identification card. "I enjoyed studying but faced many obstacles in regular school due to not having an identification card and high school fees. Here, I was given the chance to learn and make up for my past mistakes," he told reporters here today. Adam scored 6 As and was today honoured with the Best SPM Student Award 2024 at the appreciation ceremony for Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney schools, officiated by Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons (Security and Correctional) Datuk Ibrisam Abdul Rahman. He said he is determined to change his future and hopes to study law to pursue his dream of becoming a syariah lawyer. "Alhamdulillah, I managed to score As in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, Science, History, Tasawur Islam and Islamic Education out of the eight subjects I took," he said, adding that success requires focus and discipline in the pursuit of knowledge. Despite suffering from frequent fevers and migraines while preparing for the exam, Adam said he remained committed to his studies and focused on memorising formulas.
