How Tough Is Singapore Prison Life? | Inside Maximum Security - Part 1/4 | CNA Documentary

For the first time ever, six inmates, incarcerated multiple times and at least once at maximum security, agree to reveal their full identities, for the cameras to capture their lives behind bars, as they unfold. Will the regime in jail finally be enough for them to renounce a life of crime? Will this be their final stint in Changi Prison?

Meet Graceson, a gangster who manages to get himself a new tattoo in prison and duly caned for it. Khai, a professional skateboarder who is just coming to terms with the loss of his career. Rusdi who is counting down to his release in 50 days using packets of snacks. And Boon Keng who gets into trouble for keeping origami in his cell during a cell search.

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About the show: Five hardened criminals, One unique prison. Watch their lives unfold - in a prison quite unlike any other – spartan to the extreme yet sophisticated in its methods.
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[livetill]

I am very moved by the inmate’s effort to give himself reward daily till his date of release. If he does the same by setting goals after release, he will succeed. This is a great video, it shows the inside workings of prison and also helps others to understand and accept inmates better.

[Dellors-Civic]

The fact they have different meal plans based on peoples dietary restrictions, and not just low sugar for serious conditions like diabetes, things like non meat and low spice options. Wow

[Rick_Riff]

The respect between jailers and inmates is a dynamic I've rarely seen in America. Despite the isolation, they are genuinely provided for. In America I saw someone die in jail after weeks of asking to see a doctor without a response. No one up the chain cared.

[robocook]

Just stumbled on this channel and to be honest, the format is awesome!! It's refreshing to watch a mini-doc and not have a narrator constantly yammering in the background. It's just the prisoners and staff telling their stories. Will watch a few more after this and if the format stays the same, definetely gonna sub!! Thanks!!

[chromopan]

That guy named Rusdi was already released at this point. I hope Rusdi is living well, and that he won’t forget his effort to keep all those snacks to celebrate his freedom. I hope all of them can find themselves in society again.

[sgholidae]

Another quality documentary screams for an award. Sincerely appreciated the inmates for their willingness to be in the footage. This is special.

[Perryprime]

I feel for the first skateboarder. If he sees this video, here for you man, hope we can skate tgt in the future.

[tovsteh]

Its crazy how so many of them do 2-3 years simply for drug consumption. The inmates are peaceful because they are simple people, not hardened criminals.

[papichoku]

The most remarkable thing about Singapore prisons is that they are safe places for the prisoners. In some countries, prisoners got physically and sexually abused by both prison officers and inmates. Singapore Prison Service is doing a great job. Keep it up!

[phoenixstudios]

When I first started working as a corrections officer I was scared to be in the rooms with the inmates (15-33 per large cell) and over time I realized they are just normal people like anyone else, the kind of people you would see in a grocery store or a gas station. Most of them just had a bad time in their life or unfortunate events to place them behind bars. Very few were troubled people that should remain separated from society for years.

[DrillCenter-mfyg]

From what I can see, it's very interesting how the images get so happy over such small things like tea or coffee. It shows you that you only cherish things one they are taken away.

[HaradaCh]

Man, unlike other prison footage, I felt like I'm gonna be insane just by few days inside this facility. Not because of how bad it is, but just by boredom. But just to be honest here, the inmate are treated SUPER WELL.

[khairulnizam]

Man got me in tears where he told he showed good conduct for 3 months to claim a picture. I salute u bro i hope ure doing well after gets released

[manoellainvulnerable]

from a country like Singapore i didnt expect less, so well organised and always ready to educate ppl, meditation music for the inmates WOW... and they are all so polite and respectful.

[limwaik]

Respected both prison guards and prisoners who accepted for interview on this video. Thank you for taught about good manner and respected. 👍

[Misty-gemb]

The fact they get put into a maximum security prison for drug consumption is baffling.

[smkei]

the guy who had 50 days left and has saved a snack for everyday until his realize is real motivation right there, truly amazing and at the moment i type this he is out of prison, i hope he chooses to do right and good in life!

[johnteng]

Kudos to CNA and SPS for producing and approving this candid portrayal of prison life! Also wishing a fulfilling and meaningful civilian life to the soon to be released inmates.

[nisargpednekar]

If there were prisons like these in India, every single homeless person would be committing serious crime

[SR-prxz]

These guys who openly said they are gang members are lucky. I remember the case of a guy around 20yrs ago. He had been imprisoned as a gang head in the 60s under the national security laws, with indefinite detention (without trial from memory) and they were still holding him.