Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) begins efforts to transfer prisoners in Male' prison to Hulhumale' and Maafushi prison.

MCS' media official told 'One' on Wednesday that efforts have been ongoing since last year to transfer out prisoners from Male' prison. The official added that the prison is being cleared before the academic year commences in Dharumavantha School which is adjacent to the prison.

"We are hoping to clear out the prison before the school year begins. We will transfer prisoners to Hulhumale' and Maafushi prison based on their capacity," the official said.

The official added that details of the transfer will be shared in the future.

Corrections had been informed by the Government last year to clear the prison before academic year commences in Dharumavantha School.