No special treatment in Peter Anthony’s release, says Prisons Department

The Prisons Department of Malaysia clarified that the release of former Sabah Infrastructure Minister Datuk Peter Anthony under the Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL) was not a special treatment or cancellation of his court-imposed sentence. The department emphasized that PBSL is a programme where prisoners continue serving the remainder of their sentences in the community under specific conditions and monitoring.

To be considered for PBSL, a prisoner must meet the eligibility requirements, including serving at least one-third of their sentence, and undergo a screening and assessment process based on their conduct, rehabilitation progress, and readiness to return to the community. Peter Anthony's release, which occurred in March 2026 after serving about a year of his three-year sentence, was granted based on his meeting the eligibility criteria and passing the necessary assessments, just like other candidates.

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