Ministry proposes making it easier for ex-inmates to find jobs

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The Ministry of Human Resources has proposed for prison records to be kept confidential and to restrict its access to third parties, especially for employment purposes.Its minister M Saravanan said this was because ex-inmates who applied for jobs were finding it difficult to get employed after background checks by employers found they had a prison record."I suggest that the data (on admission to prison) be maintained at the level of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Royal Malaysia Police."But in terms of providing access to third parties, it is not necessary if an ex-inmate applies for a job," he said.Saravanan said he will discuss the matter with Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin.He was speaking during a press conference after launching the Second Chances and Opportunities for People to Excel (Scope) initiative in Kuala Lumpur today.…