KUALA LUMPUR – The special family visit for inmates in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri is cancelled at all prison institutions due to the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) nationwide beginning today until June 7.
The Prisons Department in a statement yesterday said the department will provide a video conference facility via the department’s email (Icewarp) from Saturday until June 7.
“The period (for online meetings) is longer than the period allowed for visits (which was five days). This video conferencing method (Icewarp) is only allowed for inmates’ families who have made bookings through prisons involved (in the move).
“Bookings can be made starting today via two methods, namely, by calling the institution and by email or letter,” read the statement.
The prison management will set a meeting date with a maximum duration of 15 minutes, depending on the prison’s situation.
“To give the opportunity to all inmates, every inmate is only allowed one meeting. Inmates are also allowed to use the provided prepaid telephone to contact their families if necessary,” it added.
For further information, family members can refer to the Prisons Department’s website. – Bernama, May 12, 2021
