About 20,000 offenders will likely qualify for consideration under the house arrest bill after a complete vetting process, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He said the bill would consider first-time offenders who did not commit major crimes, pregnant women, senior citizens, and people with disabilities.

“The (estimated) number that will qualify for consideration is 20,000 offenders, who are first-time offenders.

“It also applies to...