The following notes are taken from NSTP dated June 27 2010
Pudu Prison is being demolished to make way for development. This jail is an icon. It may
not be a heritage site, nor something to be proud of but the place holds many bitter sweet
memories for many people.
On Monday night (21/06/2010) the jail`s wall was demolished tio make way for the road-widening projects. It is 115-year old prison in the city. It serves as an icon to remind the young not to take the wrong path in life.
There was no toilet in the cell abd prisoners had to use a plastic pail as their toilet. New
comers would have to carry the pail out to throw away tje faeces of their long-serving mates
The cells held up to 18 inmates ea each. The inmates had to take turns to sleep as there
was not enough space
A day before, they would be allowed to meet their family and wereasked what they woulld
like for the last meal. The meal had to be within RM7. They would also not allowed to
wear watches.
It was almost impossible for the prisoners to escape as the X-shaped building, smilar to
the Kandy Prison in Bogambia, Africa
Caning had to be done before 9am when the skin was dry in the presence of prison officials
and a doctor.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
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