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KUALA LUMPUR: Composer and singer Yasin Sulaiman, 51, has publicly apologised to the Prisons Department and withdrawn controversial remarks he made in a recent podcast interview.
Malaysian singer and composer Yasin Sulaiman, 51, has issued an apology and retracted claims made in a recent podcast interview regarding drug accessibility, money influence, and double standards within prisons. Yasin explained his remarks may have been influenced by a bipolar mania he experienced during his time in prison. He expressed regret for any confusion or misunderstanding caused, apologizing to the Prisons Department and its officers for the issue.
Yasin, famous for songs like "Nur Kasih" and "Mimpi Laila," acknowledged the department's work and service. He previously claimed prison life was largely determined by money and influence, and that drugs continued to infiltrate prisons despite strict security checks. The Prisons Department denied these claims. In November 2023, Yasin was acquitted of drug charges but placed at a mental health facility after being certified recovered.
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