Prisoners get remission

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: President Soeharto has granted remission to 322 prisoners in the province.

Semiyono, head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Justice, told Antara yesterday that 274 prisoners received the presidential remission and 48 were immediately released because their jail terms were ended by remission.

"For this year all prisoners have received special remission in relation with the National Day, on Aug. 17, except the jail birds," Semiyono added.

He said that compared to last year, there are 68 more recipients this year.

"Out of the 322 recipients, six are children," he added.

According to Semiyono, the remission can be canceled if they commit a crime before Aug. 17.

He said South Kalimantan prisons hold 1,002 male, eight female and six child inmates.

Semiyono said there are no political prisoners. (05)