Malaysia legislation
Section 47
Section 47
(a)
to be imprisoned, subject to his being released on parole;
and
(b)
to work at such labour as may be directed by the Officer in
Charge and, so far as is practicable, such labour shall take place—
(i)
in association;
(ii)
outside cell;
(iii)
outside the limits of the prison as approved by the
Commissioner General.
(2)
The Medical Officer may certify a prisoner as—
(a)
unfit and recommend that the prisoner be excused from labour; or
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(b)
fit only to perform light labour.
(3)
A prisoner under subsection (2) shall only be required to work on any labour prescribed as light labour.
Scheme for prisoners to engage in employment