Malaysia Proposes House Arrest Legislation to Tackle Prison Overcrowding, Excludes Former PM Najib Razak
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — In an effort to deal with high rates of repeat offenses and the issue of overcrowded prisons, Malaysia is considering the implementation of house arrest for certain categories of offenders. This move aims to create more humane and rehabilitative conditions for prisoners, while also freeing up much-needed space within the institutional facilities. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil addressed this legislative proposal in response to inquiries from the press. Speculation had arisen that the newly proposed house arrest laws might be specially tailored to benefit former Prime Minister Najib Razak, allowing him to … Read more