Malaysia’s Prisons Department is in the final stages of establishing regulations for house arrest, according to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. This development comes after a communication from the Pardons Board secretariat granting the department authority to determine the specific conditions of house arrest. The move signals a potential shift in how certain offenders are managed within the Malaysian corrections system. Minister Ismail indicated the regulations are being carefully drafted to ensure both public safety and appropriate rehabilitation opportunities. Further details regarding eligibility criteria and monitoring procedures are expected to be released alongside the finalized regulations. This provides a new alternative to traditional imprisonment for eligible individuals. The process aims to align with the Pardons Board's recommendations for suitable cases.