Yasin apologises, withdraws claims on drugs, money and influence in prisons
KUALA LUMPUR: Composer and singer Yasin Sulaiman, 51, has publicly apologised to the Prisons Department and withdrawn controversial remarks he made in a recent podcast interview.
Composer and singer Yasin Sulaiman has publicly apologised and withdrawn his controversial remarks regarding drugs, money, and influence in prisons. In a video explanation on Instagram and a written statement, Yasin expressed regret over his claims of double standards and easy access to drugs in prisons, which may have tarnished the reputation of the Prisons Department.
He stated that his remarks were based on his experiences during a bipolar mania episode, which may have affected the way he perceived and interpreted events around him. Yasin also clarified that he never intended to tarnish the department's reputation or belittle the duties of its officers and personnel. He withdrew the remarks and expressed regret if they caused confusion or misunderstanding among the public, apologising to the Prisons Department and its officers for the confusion caused.
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