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Inmates Enthusiastically Join Free Tattoo Removal Service at Makassar Penitentiary

From Republika · () Indonesian

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  • Makassar Class I Penitentiary in South Sulawesi offered free tattoo removal services to 50 inmates.
  • The program, in collaboration with the Makassar Hijrah Tanpa Nama (Mahtan) Foundation, aims to aid inmates in leaving their past behind.
  • Services are part of personality development to help inmates reintegrate into society physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Inmates at the Makassar Class I Penitentiary in South Sulawesi are enthusiastically participating in a free tattoo removal service. The initiative, held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, saw 50 individuals receive the treatment as part of a broader program focused on personal development.

Organized in partnership with the Makassar Hijrah Tanpa Nama (Mahtan) Foundation, the service aims to assist inmates in shedding symbols of their past. This effort is designed to support their journey toward self-improvement, addressing their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

The program is a key component of the penitentiary's efforts to prepare inmates for a successful reintegration into society. By helping them remove tattoos, particularly those with personal significance like the name of an ex-wife, the authorities and the foundation hope to provide a fresh start and reduce potential barriers to their social and economic reintegration.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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