Why was Mas Selamat allowed to change into civilian clothing when meeting his family?
Detainees are allowed family visits, under very strict supervision, as part of their rehabilitation process. By allowing them to change into civilian clothes when meeting their families and not handcuffing them, the aim is also to secure the cooperation of their families and the community. Thus, prior to the weekly family visit, Mas Selamat was first escorted from the Cell Block to a locker room in the Locker Block to change into civilian clothes.
