Prison Act 1995 · Updated to 12 Dec 2025 · Part II · Constitution and Administration
9. Administration of prisons
Feedback & supportSubject to the provisions of the Federal Constitution relating to the jurisdiction, power and functions of the Commission and the orders of the Minister made under this Act, the general charge and administration of prisons and the control and direction of prison officers throughout Malaysia shall be vested in the Commissioner General.
Commission
“Commission” means the Public Services Commission established under Article 139 of the Federal Constitution;
The Commissioner General may from time to time make such transfers and direct the employment and distribution of prison officers as he may think fit.
Commissioner General
“Commissioner General” means the Commissioner General of Prison appointed under subsection 10(1);