Malaysia

No CNY visits for inmates this year

Prisons Dept says this is to prevent spread of Covid-19

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 10 Feb 2021 5:29PM

No CNY visits for inmates this year
The Prisons Department says a prepaid telephone facility will be provided so that inmates can be in touch with their loved ones this CNY. – AFP pic, February 10, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Face-to-face meetings between inmates and their family members are not allowed for Chinese New Year at all prisons nationwide.

The Prisons Department, in a statement, said a prepaid telephone facility will be provided so that those behind bars can be in touch with their loved ones.

“The consideration was made to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

“Members of the public can forward their queries to the relevant prisons.” – Bernama, February 10, 2021

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