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Malaysia's government has postponed the Prisons Amendment Bill 2026, referring it back to two parliamentary committees for deeper review following concerns raised by lawmakers about accountability safeguards.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has commended the Malaysian Prisons Department for earning Malaysia Book of Records recognition through a life-support training programme involving 42 inmates, underscoring the shift towards rehabilitation.
Malaysia's Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026 empowers authorities to deploy electronic monitoring devices on inmates and recruits volunteers for rehabilitation, while increasing penalties for breaches.