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In the first episode of 2025, Dateline goes inside Singapore's notoriously harsh Changi Prison. With rare access to the maximum-security wing reserved for those convicted of the most serious offences, we investigate the country's tough stance on crime. 00:00 Inside the maximum-security unit at Changi Prison 03:25 What an inmate cell looks like 05:56 Captains of Lives 08:19 What can one get caned for? 12:38 A typical day in Changi Prison 14:34 The rehabilitation program 20:00 Singapore's harsh death penalty system 21:18 A plea for a second chance Subscribe to Dateline: https://bit.ly/3gkQHtr Website http://www.sbs.com.au/news/dateline Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DatelineSBS/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/datelinesbs/ Watch more Dateline, SBS 9.30pm Tuesday, and on SBS On Demand. Dateline is an Australian award-winning international documentary series with a current affairs backbone. Every week we transport you to a different part of the world to share half-hour stories about family, social injustice, identity, tragedy, redemption and survival. We scour the globe to bring you special characters and a world of daring stories. Network Terms & Conditions: https://www.sbs.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.sbs.com.au/privacy Feedback or complaints: https://www.sbs.com.au/complaints