Bodies imprisoned, but book drive seeks to free minds

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In the movie The Shawshank Redemption, the protagonist is frustrated that the prison where he is serving a life sentence for a double homicide, did not have many books in its library.So, he decided to write a letter to the state once a week requesting books and funds. After six years, he succeeded.Similarly, prison libraries in Malaysia are lacking in books, but one NGO determines to change this with the help of DAP lawmaker Rajiv Rishyakaran.Bukit Gasing assemblyperson Rajiv Rishyakaran Last December, the “Book Drive for Prisoners” was launched with a total of 300,000 books collected within four weeks.Speaking to Malaysiakini, the Bukit Gasing assemblyperson said the overwhelming public support had exceeded expectations.Although the initiative had ended, Rajiv said books, ranging from novels to comics, are still pouring in. Rajiv revealed that the initiative was proposed by Ana…