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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Elderly inmate grateful for early release
KLUANG: Kluang Prison today released 72 inmates, including a senior citizen, Pak Man (not his real name), under the Ihsan MADANI Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL). Sitting quietly with a smile that occasionally gave way to tears, Pak Man, 73, who has been detained since February this year on drug-related charges, did not expect his release to be brought forward from the original release date this December. 'I did not expect this. The prison authorities informed me that my release was brought forward due to several factors, including my good behaviour throughout detention,' he said when met at the PBSL Ihsan MADANI release programme held here today in conjunction with Aidiladha. Pak Man, who has 14 grandchildren, was twice incarcerated in Melaka. 'Three times is enough... I don't want to repeat the same mistakes. While in prison, I missed my family dearly, especially during this year's Aidilfitri. I celebrated it alone. What I missed most was my wife's cooking, especially her rendang,' he said, adding that he is looking forward to celebrating Aidiladha with his wife, six children and all his grandchildren in Segamat. Pak Man's wife, who wished to be known only as Mak Nab, 60, described her husband's release as the most precious gift, especially as she is currently battling stage four kidney disease. 'I don't ask for much... just that he doesn't repeat his past mistakes. For this festive season, all our children have returned to the village, and the most meaningful gift is having my husband by my side,' she added. Meanwhile, Kluang Prison Deputy Director, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons Jomison Gondikit, said that 69 male and three female inmates were released early under the programme. He explained that the selection was meticulously carried out through two main phases, focusing on religious aspects and discipline during incarceration. 'This programme is more than a conditional release. It is a symbol of compassion, hope, and a second chance for those who have genuinely shown remorse and positive change,' he added.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Elderly inmate grateful for early release, determined to mend ways
KLUANG: Kluang Prison today released 72 inmates, including a senior citizen, Pak Man (not his real name), under the Ihsan MADANI Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL). Sitting quietly with a smile that occasionally gave way to tears, Pak Man, 73, who has been detained since February this year on drug-related charges, did not expect his release to be brought forward from the original release date this December. 'I did not expect this. The prison authorities informed me that my release was brought forward due to several factors, including my good behaviour throughout detention,' he said when met at the PBSL Ihsan MADANI release programme held here today in conjunction with Aidiladha. Pak Man, who has 14 grandchildren, was twice incarcerated in Melaka. 'Three times is enough... I don't want to repeat the same mistakes. While in prison, I missed my family dearly, especially during this year's Aidilfitri. I celebrated it alone. What I missed most was my wife's cooking, especially her rendang,' he said, adding that he is looking forward to celebrating Aidiladha with his wife, six children and all his grandchildren in Segamat. Pak Man's wife, who wished to be known only as Mak Nab, 60, described her husband's release as the most precious gift, especially as she is currently battling stage four kidney disease. 'I don't ask for much... just that he doesn't repeat his past mistakes. For this festive season, all our children have returned to the village, and the most meaningful gift is having my husband by my side,' she added. Meanwhile, Kluang Prison Deputy Director, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons Jomison Gondikit, said that 69 male and three female inmates were released early under the programme. He explained that the selection was meticulously carried out through two main phases, focusing on religious aspects and discipline during incarceration. 'This programme is more than a conditional release. It is a symbol of compassion, hope, and a second chance for those who have genuinely shown remorse and positive change,' he added.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Woman supports husband through three prison sentences, hopes for change
KLUANG: Despite her own health issues, a woman has stood by her husband of 40 years through three prison sentences related to drug offences. The 60-year-old - known as Mak Nab - said she has never given up hope that her husband would one day change his ways. "Despite repeated heartbreak, I continue to welcome him home with love and fresh hope. We've been married since 1985 and have six children and 14 grandchildren. "This time, I'm praying with all my heart that he truly changes for the good and stops taking drugs because it has kept him away from our family," she added. Mak Nab, who has stage four kidney disease, shared her thoughts at Kluang Prison during the Licensed Release of Prisoners (PBSL) programme on Tuesday (June 3), held in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. Her husband is among 72 prisoners from Kluang Prison, including three females, allowed home detention under the PBSL initiative. She admitted that life has been challenging, but she has never abandoned her responsibilities to her husband despite his repeated offences. "My husband served time in Melaka Prison twice and now in Kluang Prison for drug offences. During his imprisonment, my children took me to stay with them in the Klang Valley. "Now that he is out of prison, I ask for one thing: for him to change his life for good," she said. Meanwhile, her husband - known as Pak Man, 73 - expressed regret and determination to break free from drugs once and for all. "I am ashamed of myself and now realise how much I have lost. I miss my wife, children, and grandchildren," he said, adding that he was grateful to be chosen for the PBSL initiative. He was incarcerated at Kluang Prison since February this year, with his original sentence set until December. Having been in prison earlier this year, Pak Man missed the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, especially his wife's home-cooked meals. "At night in prison, I would sit and reflect, and it was painful. All I want now is to live in peace with my wife and care for our small plantation," he said. The PBSL initiative is for prisoners serving sentences of four years and below for petty crime, senior citizens above 70, and those 28 weeks pregnant. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced on March 2 that the government agreed to implement PBSL through home detention to reduce overcrowding in prisons.
