''We cannot defy their orders': Warden alleges senior officers facilitate smuggling'
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KUALA LUMPUR: "Rizal", a Kajang Prison warden in his 30s who has served in the prison service for less than 10 years, said he had seen how inmates tested the limits of prison security.
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He said maintaining security was a constant battle against inmates looking for ways to circumvent strict controls.
"People outside think that once someone enters prison, everything is under control. But inside, you are dealing with people who have time to think of ways to get around the rules," said Rizal, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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