KUALA LUMPUR (23 MAY 2025) – Pursuant to its powers under the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 (Act 597), the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) will be conducting a public inquiry into the alleged human rights violations in connection with the incident of 17 January 2025 at Taiping Prison, Perak, which led to the death of an inmate who was in custody.
The inquiry will verify, among others, whether there were any human rights violations in connection with the incident, and, if so, –
(i) to identify the nature and extent of such violations.
(ii) to examine how and why such violations occurred.
(iii) to determine the parties responsible for the violations; and
(iv) to make recommendations to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents.
The Inquiry Panel will comprise the following members:
(i) Dato’ Seri Hishamudin Yunus – Chairman of SUHAKAM, as Chairperson of the Panel.
(ii) Datuk Mariati Robert – SUHAKAM Commissioner; and
(iii) Dr Farah Nini Dusuki – SUHAKAM Commissioner
The public hearings will be held at the Pusat Koreksional Kamunting (KEMTA), Kamunting, Perak, and are scheduled to proceed in two phases: from 9 to 12 June 2025 and from 23 to 26 June 2025. If the need arises, additional subsequent dates will be announced at a later stage.
Members of the public and media who wish to attend the proceedings are welcome but are required to pre-register at the following QR Code:
For media inquiries, please contact Ms. Norashikin Hamzah, Media and Promotion Division at shikin@suhakam.org.my or 019-6215336 or Mr. Safrizaman Mohammad at safrizaman@suhakam.org.my.
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The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)
Date: 23 MAY 2025
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