The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) hopes the new house arrest bill proposed by the government will be fine-tuned to ensure orderly implementation and guarantee public safety.

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the new act would reduce prison congestion, as the current 87,000 inmates are causing a strain on prison capacity, which stands at 74,000 inmates.

“In principle, PDRM understands the...