Prisoner Release Programme News Today

PETALING JAYA: House arrest sentences are only granted to prisoners involved in minor offences, namely those serving prison sentences of four years or below, through the Licenced Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL), says the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih).

Kota Kinabalu: A total of 142 prisoners in Sabah have been offered early release under the Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL), which was simultaneously conducted nationwide on Thursday.

It says house arrests are currently only granted to those serving minor offences.

A WOMAN named Angah admitted to intentionally taking drugs in order to be imprisoned and reunite with her sister at the Kota Kinabalu Central Prison, Kosmo! reported.