Inmate named Aidiladha among 54 freed ahead of Aidiladha celebration
BENTONG: A man named Aidiladha was among 54 inmates in Pahang released under the Licensed Release of Prisoners Programme (PBSL), in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha this Saturday.
The 26-year-old had been convicted of minor drug trafficking last year and was sentenced to 14 months in prison.
Having been in and out of prison three times, he was originally scheduled for release this August.
"I'm grateful to be released earlier than expected, but this Aidiladha feels meaningless as my family has remained silent.
"They didn't come to pick me up after my release.
"I'm fortunate to have secured a job immediately upon my release today. I want to begin a meaningful new chapter in life, especially one free from drugs," he said.
He was among the 54 inmates from Bentong and Penor Prisons in Kuantan who were released during the PBSL Ihsan Madani 2025 ceremony, held in conjunction with Aidiladha at the Dewan Perdana, Bentong Prison, recently.
Another inmate, Ayu, 30, was also released under the same programme.
She had been sentenced to 12 months in prison for drug-related offences and had previously served time once before.
Ayu was initially scheduled to be released in August.
"I miss my two children, aged 10 and 13. I can't wait to celebrate Aidiladha with them. I'm sure they miss me too," she said.
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