Tiada layanan berbeza pelepasan Peter Anthony, kata Jabatan Penjara
Jabatan itu berkata beliau telah memenuhi syarat kelayakan dan menjalani proses penilaian yang sama seperti banduan lain.
The Department of Prison has confirmed that there are no separate release services for Peter Anthony, stating that his parole is only considered after meeting set eligibility criteria and completing the screening and assessment process. According to the statement, prospects must serve at least one-third of their sentence to be considered for parole, but completing that period does not automatically grant eligibility for the PBSL program.
PBSL is not a sentence reduction or commutation; instead, it allows the individual to continue serving their sentence within the community under supervision, monitoring, and control. Anthony was arrested in 2022 for falsifying a statement from the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 11 years ago regarding a contract for services.
He was sentenced to three years in prison following his last appeal rejection on 4th March 2025. He was subsequently released on parole in March this year. The Department of Prison explained that the parole decision was made by a committee headed by the Inspector General of Prisons, involving senior officers and representatives from related agencies.
They emphasized that PBSL implementation follows the principle of community rehabilitation, balancing public safety, individual rehabilitation, supervision, and preparation for reintegrating into family and society. PBSL is granted to eligible prospects regardless of background, status, or influence, and individual status is not a criterion for additional advantages or exemptions from the established eligibility and assessment process.
The department stressed that parole through PBSL is not a matter of lesser or reduced sentence. All considerations are based on eligibility, assessment, and established processes, while prospects provided PBSL remain under supervision until completing the remaining portion of their sentence. Earlier, MCA President Wee Ka Siong questioned why there was no opposition from Pakatan Harapan when Anthony was granted parole, comparing the situation to the party's criticism of perceived corruption and misuse of power in high-profile cases involving lengthy prison sentences.
This issue arose amid requests for forgiveness from former Prime Minister Najib Razak, linked to the 1MDB scandal.
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