Malaysia
Prisons Dept bars visitations during Deepavali; inmates allowed to Skype family
Police put up a roadblock at the entrance to the Seberang Perai Prison Quarters after the implementation of the enhanced movement control order at Seberang Perai Prison, Nibong Tebal October 22, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Friday, 13 Nov 2020 6:36 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The Malaysian Prisons Department has suspended social visits for Deepavali to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

In a statement today it said that prisons will instead make available Skype or a prepaid phone call for inmates to get in touch with family.

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"This is a preventative measure to control the transmission of Covid-19 in prisons,” it said.

The public may get in touch with the relevant prison for more details. — Bernama

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