Sungai Buloh Prison (; ) is a prison complex in

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and the largest prison complex in Malaysia. Its construction started in 1992 and ended in October 1996, and it was formally opened in November 1996 to replace Pudu Prison in

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. The prison also features a 28 mid-rise quarters buildings with 5 floors, with the height of , which consists of 560 units. Also features a playground, a

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and halls. The quarters complex was completed in 1997. The prison just started its renovation on 22 July 2023, and is expected to complete its renovation by the end of 2023.Institusi Penjara
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Famous inmates

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- a Malaysian politician who served sentences - for a corruption and two sodomy convictions - from 1998 to 2004, and 2015 to 2018.

Renovation

Prime Minister Datuk Seri

ordered the renovation process of the Sungai Buloh Prison quarters to be expedited to ensure that it is completed by the end of this year. He said for that purpose, The Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has been asked to speed up the renovation process. Renovations was started in 22 July 2023, and expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

References

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