JOHOR BARU: When David Chong was released from prison over 30 years ago, he was left with little support to keep him from returning to his old ways.
Chong was put behind bars in August 1978 for drug-trafficking offences and served his time for 13 years, five months and 11 days at the Penang Prison.
“I went back to my old ways for a few years before reaching out for help from a church. It was a saving grace for me. I found endless support through the church and have never looked back since then. “I try to also do my part in helping others, including those like me, through the charity arm. For me, the support and passion for assisting former convicts and drug addicts in getting their lives back together is the most important thing.“Efforts to assist in giving former inmates jobs is much welcomed, but I believe providing support that comes sincerely from the heart is equally important,” he said.
Johor Baru Shechinah Association president James Issachar, who runs a halfway home for former convicts, addicts and alcoholics, said the government’s initiative would bring more positive impact if it comes with a strong support system. “Giving jobs alone is not enough. The initiative should go hand in hand with providing a strong support system and some useful training that will allow them to have a wider range of job opportunities,” he said.
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