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Up to 3,000 former prisoners in Malaysia will be given a second chance through employment opportunities in various sectors. This initiative, a collaboration between the Pertubuhan Rakan Ghullam Kembali (Pergak) and the Malaysian Prison Department, aims to reduce recidivism and prioritize Malaysian workers over foreign labor. Pergak provides industrial training in agriculture, carpentry, and hospitality, and has helped over 10,000 ex-convicts reintegrate into society since 2019, with many finding success as overseas workers, entrepreneurs, and reunited family members.
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