Social stigma, a defeatist attitude and a negative social circle are all factors leading to recidivism. — 123rf.com
Criminals at the receiving end of the justice system in Malaysia serve their time in prison before being released after their sentence, as with anywhere else around the world.
As reported by the Home Affairs Ministry last August, Malaysia hosts 68,603 prisoners from all backgrounds, including those in pre-trial and under remand – surprisingly, close to 32% over the actual capacity of 52,000 occupants.
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