Kelantan Prisons Director Reveals Positive Impact of Licensed Prisoner Release Programme
Five Prospects from Kelantan Prisons Released under PBSL Programme Re-arrested
As of October this year, five individuals who were released from prison institutions in Kelantan under the Licensed Prisoner Release (PBSL) programme have been re-arrested, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner Hamid Taha, the director of Kelantan Prisons.
Positive Impact of PBSL Programme
The prospects released through the PBSL programme have been employed in various sectors, including service and construction, such as cleaners, restaurant workers, and labourers. “Only five people out of 2,357 prospects who were released under PBSL in Kelantan were re-arrested, and this shows that the programme has a positive impact on them,” said Hamid. He attributed this positive impact to the community in Kelantan being more open to accepting the prospects and the trust employers have in hiring them.
Prison Inmates in Kelantan
There are currently 7,027 prospects in four prisons in Kelantan this year, with 500 prospects each at the Pasir Mas Satellite Prison and the Resident Reintegration Centre (PRP) in Kuala Krai. According to Hamid, a total of 2,600 prospects are expected to be released through the PBSL programme at the end of this year, compared to 1,800 prospects last year.
Muzikal Muhibah dan Suara Dari Lembah Harapan Programme
Hamid made these remarks at the closing of the Peninsular Malaysia zone-level “Muzikal Muhibah dan Suara Dari Lembah Harapan” programme at the Machang Correctional Centre.
Conclusion
The PBSL programme in Kelantan has demonstrated a positive impact on the lives of released prisoners, with only five out of 2,357 prospects re-arrested as of October this year. The community’s acceptance and employers’ trust in hiring these prospects are key factors in the programme’s success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the PBSL programme?
A: The PBSL programme is a Licensed Prisoner Release programme that allows prisoners to be released from prison under license, with certain conditions.
Q: What sectors do the prospects released under PBSL programme work in?
A: The prospects released under the PBSL programme work in various sectors, including service and construction, such as cleaners, restaurant workers, and labourers.
Q: How many prospects are expected to be released through the PBSL programme at the end of this year?
A: A total of 2,600 prospects are expected to be released through the PBSL programme at the end of this year.