Prison Book
Understanding the Story of Ex-prisoners' Imprisonment & Rebirth
Our theme focuses on the "ex-prisoner" group. In this theme, we will not only show the appearance of prisons, but also help people understand the lives of ex-prisoner. Through this theme, we hope to break society's stereotypes of prisoner, reduce prejudices against them, and encourage more people to learn about and care for the lives and stories of ex-prisoner.
Our English name is "Prison Book," which represents our goal of recording the stories of ex-prisoner and sharing them with a wider audience. This exhibition aims to break society's stereotypes of ex-prisoners and showcase their life experiences to demonstrate that they also have a chance to start a new life.
Do you know ex-prisoner?
Based on the data we collected, more than half of Malaysians (59%) do not understand the concept of ex-prisoner or have even heard of the term.
However, another 41% of Malaysians are aware of what a ex-prisoner is, mostly through news reports or having friends who are ex-prisoner.
Ex-prisoner
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In Hong Kong, the term "released prisoner" was replaced by the term "ex-prisoner" by the Correctional Services Department in February 2000 (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, 2012). This is because “ex-prisoner” has a more positive connotation than "released prisoner".
Moreover, "released prisoner" is also called "ex-prisoner" in Taiwan. The term "ex-prisoner" in Taiwan. The term "ex-prisoner" carries the meaning of rehabilitation, which signifies the opportunity to rebuild and live anew (Wong & Zhou, 2010).
Social perceptions of Ex-prisoner
If you were the owner of a company, would you hire ex-prisoner?
Out of 100 people, 74 were willing to accept them and hire them. Most members of the community indicated that they were willing to give them a chance and would also look at their character and attitude to decide whether to hire them.
However, there were also 36 people who said that they would not hire ex-prisoner. They believed that ex-prisoner would tarnish the image of the company and were concerned that ex-prisoner might re-offend. The majority of those who would not hire a rehabilitated person showed an attitude of distrust.
Street Interview
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the public's views on ex-prisoner, we conducted street interviews on campus and on Petaling Street. Please watch the video below to find out more.
NEUC Street
Petaling Street
Ex-prisoner Interview
After going through the process of incarceration and release, the five ex-prisoner have written a new chapter in their lives with strong will and positive changes.
Ex-prisoner appointed as leader of a Drug Rehab Center: The Destructive of Drugs is Irreversible
In everyone's life, there are phases of darkness and brightness. However, some individuals have endured a profound abyss of darkness and ultimately made the choice to rediscover hope. Their stories are both astonishing and poignant, serving as symbols of courage and hope. Ignatius Wong stands as a testament to this transformative journey, having successfully emerged from his past as an ex-prisoner. Presently, he serves as a leader and pastor at a drug rehab center in Klang, dedicated to guiding drug victims through their darkest days and helping them regain hope.
Malaysia Prison
Did you know? There are actually 28 prisons in Malaysia.
Malaysian crime classification
According to the "Malaysian Crime Index 2020" released by the Malaysian Bureau of Statistics in 2021, there are six main types of crimes in our country, including: violent crimes, property crimes, corruption, cyber crimes, drug abuse and traffic violations.
