Singer-composer retracts remarks on prison experience, apologises
Yasin Sulaiman says his account of life in jail was never intended to tarnish the prison department’s reputation or undermine the duties of its officers and personnel.
Singer-composer Yasin Sulaiman has retracted his remarks about prison life and apologized to the prisons department for any confusion caused by his statements. Yasin claimed that a hierarchy existed within the prison population, including groups called "boss" and "taiko," and suggested drugs could be smuggled into jail with money and influence.
The prisons department refuted his claims, stating that they have standard operating procedures for handling inmate misconduct and that their focus is on rehabilitation programs and addressing negative incidents. Yasin attributed his account to his experiences during his incarceration, including a period of bipolar mania that may have influenced his perception.
He expressed regret for any confusion his statements may have caused and offered his apologies to the department and its officers.
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