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flag In 2026, Malaysia’s first incarcerated person to earn a doctorate, Malik Yatam, received a royal honor after 24 years in prison.

flag In 2026, Malik Yatam, formerly a 14-year-old sentenced to life without parole in Malaysia, became the first incarcerated person in the country to earn a doctorate, receiving a royal pardon in December 2024. flag After 24 years in prison, he was honored by the Sultan of Selangor on February 4, 2026, for his academic achievement. flag Once a youth from a broken home who left school at 13, Malik used his time behind bars to pursue education, earning multiple degrees. flag His story, highlighted by former MCA President Wee Ka Siong, who unknowingly donated study materials to him in 2008, exemplifies redemption through learning. flag Now living peacefully in Kota Marudu, Sabah, with his family, Malik stands as a symbol of transformation and second chances.

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