On 29 July 2025, H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia and ALC (ASEAN Ladies’ Circle) Patron of Thailand, together with ALC Malaysia, led by Datin Paduka Azizan Siti Hajjar Adnin, Deputy Secretary General (Management Services), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, and Ms. Maria Angela A. Ponce, President of ALC in Kuala Lumpur for the 2025 - 2026 term, jointly organized the 3rd ALC Charity Activity at Kajang Women’s Prison, Selangor. The event was also attended by Madam Moukda Sengmani, Spouse of the Ambassador of the Lao PDR and Patron of ALC Laos, as well as Alternate Patrons from ALC Malaysia and ALC Philippines, along with more than 20 ALC members.

 

The Ambassador visited skill development activities and participated in a charity event aimed at enhancing the quality of life of female inmates. The program comprised the following activities (1) a security briefing, (2) a tour of the nursery for infants born in the prison and the vocational training areas, including handicrafts, cooking and baking, tailoring, and batik production, (3) a visit to and purchase of inmate-made products,

(4) a speech delivered by the ALC President, and (5) a handover ceremony of basic necessities from ALC Kuala Lumpur to the inmates, including soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary pads, and other necessities.

 

Mr. Kamarul Zaman bin Ali Zaman (TKP), Deputy Director of the Policy Section, Prison Department of Malaysia, Mr. Aminon bin Adnan (TKP), Deputy Prison Commissioner and Director of Selangor State Prison & Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, and Mrs. Kesumawati binti Ilas (PKK), Director of Kajang Women’s Prison, graciously hosted a luncheon in honour of the ALC delegation. During the luncheon, the Ambassador exchanged views on the ongoing collaboration between the Royal Thai Embassy and Malaysian prison authorities, including the visit by Thailand’s Department of Corrections to Kajang Prison to learn about prison management practices. The discussion also explored ways to further promote cooperation between Thailand and Malaysia on human rights and inmate rehabilitation. In this regard, the Ambassador kindly requested continued support and good care for Thai nationals incarcerated in Malaysian prisons.

 

The 3rd ALC Charity Activity marked the final charitable initiative undertaken under the Ambassador Lada’s tenure as President of the ASEAN Ladies’ Circle (ALC) for the 2024 - 2025 term. The event reflected the Ambassador’s strong commitment to strengthening collaboration between the Royal Thai Embassy and relevant Malaysian agencies in supporting the development of skills and rehabilitation of female inmates, with the aim of preparing them for reintegration into society through education and vocational training within the prison system.

 

Kajang Women’s Prison operates under the supervision of the Prison Department of Malaysia and serves as the country’s principal facility for female inmates. The prison plays a vital role in the custody, rehabilitation, and vocational development of inmates through various training programs and activities aimed at preparing them for reintegration into society with dignity and sustainability.