4 months in prison changed mother of four's outlook on life
KLUANG: Four months behind bars proved a turning point for a mother of four who vowed never to return to crime after being granted early release under a prison rehabilitation programme ahead of Deepavali.
Kluang: A mother of four, Subha, was released early from prison after serving four months for stealing from a shop. Influenced by a friend, she regretted her actions and vowed never to return to crime. The experience had made her realize the consequences of her choices and the impact on her family. She said she was determined to change her life for the sake of her children, crying upon learning about her parole release programme.
Four women, including Subha, were among the 96 inmates granted early release under the Parole Release Programme (PBSL) held during Deepavali at Kluang Prison. Muthu, a 47-year-old father of five serving a drug-related sentence, expressed gratitude for being able to celebrate the festival with his family, acknowledging that he wouldn't have missed Deepavali this year.
The PBSL programme has approved 98,968 nominations between October 2020 and last month, with an approval rate of 91.94 percent, highlighting its growing role in rehabilitation and reducing the reliance on traditional imprisonment.
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