Close Shave For Gamblers

Recently, nine gentlemen caught gambling by the police during the Chinese New Year season were given a "close shave". In other words: Shaved bald. They made the press, they complained, they met the cops and they decided not to sue the cops.

Nevertheless, the origin of it is in section 9A of the Lockup Rules 1953.

"9A. Every prisoner, except a Sikh accustomed to keeping his hair long on religious grounds, shall on admission have his hair cut close."

Further reading at the Malaysian Bar website: Click Here.