May 22, 2026
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MECCA, May 22 — More than one million Muslims are converging on Mecca for the haj pilgrimage, as regional tensions in the Middle East and a fragile ceasefire cast a shadow over the event.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Families of inmates at all prison institutions, including Moral Rehabilitation Centres, Special Rehabilitation Centres, Special Detention Facilities and Henry Gurney Schools, will be allowed to visit their loved ones during the third and fourth days of the Aidiladha celebration.
Prisons Department of Malaysia said visiting hours will run from 8.15am to 4.15pm on May 29 and 30, with priority given to Muslim inmates.
“Visitors are not permitted to bring food or beverages for inmates, as these can be purchased at the prison canteen,” the department said in a statement.
The department also advised visitors against giving money directly to inmates, noting that all essential needs are already provided. However, payments for specific matters such as examination fees are allowed, provided visitors obtain an official PPT 28 receipt from prison authorities as proof of payment.
It added that all visitors remain subject to the Prison Act and Prison Regulations, which empower prison authorities to conduct physical inspections upon entry and exit from prison facilities.
For families unable to attend in person, online visitation sessions will also be available from May 30 to June 1.
Families requiring further details are encouraged to contact the respective prison institutions. — Bernama
