We have been informed by Deputy Registrar of High Court Johor Bahru, Puan Suhaila binti Shafi’uddin, that cases involving accused persons/remands from Kluang Prison, Simpang Renggam Prison, Johor Correctional Centre and Ledang Satellite Prison are postponed with effect from 14 February 2022 to 27 February 2022.
This follows the notification of the temporary suspension of admission of prisoners/remand into Institusi Penjara Negeri Johor from 13 February 2022 until 27 February 2022 issued by the Director of Prisons, Johor as a result of a significant rise in Covid-19 cases in prisons.
Members will be kept duly informed of developments. As always, stay safe and well.
Please do not hesitate to forward any queries, concerns or issues, the Johore Bar Secretariat at secretariat@johorebar.org.my
Thank you.
SHAHAREEN BEGUM BINTI ABDUL SUBHAN
CHAIRMAN