{
  "id": 8947986,
  "title": "Singer-composer retracts remarks on prison experience, apologises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/singer-composer-retracts-remarks-on-prison-experience-apologises",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/21/singer-composer-retracts-remarks-on-prison-experience-apologises"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singer-composer Yasin Sulaiman has retracted his statements about his experiences in prison and apologized to the prisons department for any confusion caused by his remarks. Yasin claimed that a hierarchy existed among inmates, including groups referred to as \"boss\" and \"taiko,\" and also alleged that drugs could be smuggled into the jail if a person had money and influence. The prisons department denied these claims, stating that they have standard operating procedures in place to handle misconduct and negative incidents among inmates. The focus of the prison system is on rehabilitation programs and addressing negative occurrences, according to Rosidek Musa, senior director of prison policy. Yasin clarified that his account of prison life was based on his personal experiences and understanding during that period, noting that he was experiencing episodes of bipolar mania at the time, which may have influenced his perception and interpretation of events.",
  "summary": "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.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Singer-composer retracts remarks on prison experience, apologises",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/singer-composer-retracts-remarks-on-prison-experience-apologises-8950310",
        "published": "2026-09-21T14:58:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}