Prisons Department Reviewing Suhakam Report on Taiping Prison

Malaysia Prisons Department vows transparent review after Suhakam’s report of systemic violence and abuse

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysia Prisons Department has pledged to conduct a thorough and transparent review of a Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) report that detailed allegations of systemic violence and medical negligence at Taiping Prison.In a statement issued today, the department said it takes “seriously” every finding and recommendation raised by the Suhakam inquiry panel, including allegations implicating prison management and staff.“…

Prisons Department reviewing Suhakam report on Taiping Prison

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prisons Department will cooperate with the relevant authorities to review the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) public inquiry report into an inmate provocation incident at Taiping Prison last year.

Gobind presses IGP, AG over Suhakam’s Taiping prison assault findings

The DAP national chairman says the findings point to a blatant violation of basic human rights and dignity protected under the Federal Constitution.

Gobind: IGP, Attorney-General must answer for Taiping Prison abuses - Twentytwo13

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has described the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia's (Suhakam) findings on Taiping Prison as deeply disturbing and says he will raise the matter at next week's Cabinet meeting.