Detainee dies in lockup after having breathing difficulties - Bukit Aman
Datuk Seri Azri Ahmad said the 59-year-old detainee was arrested on July 6 for drug offences.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Growing calls for a stronger police oversight commission in Malaysia
Consistent reports of abuses, such as violence against people in detention and deaths in custody, have damaged the reputation of the police.
Mon Jun 12 2023
Inspection by district police chief, station chief among new mechanisms for lockup management
Inspections and lockup visits by the district police chief or police station chief are among the mechanisms identified to address the issue of deaths in custody.
Tue Feb 22 2022
PDRM confirms seven deaths in custody, no criminal elements involved
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has confirmed that there have been seven cases of death in police custody and investigation found that all of them did not involve criminal elements.
Wed Feb 09 2022
Police: Detainee died of pneumonia
JIPS Criminal Investigation Unit on Deaths in Custody has confirmed that the death of a detainee at the Pengkalan Chepa police station lock-up was due to pneumonia.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Police to set up unit to investigate deaths in custody - Hamzah
It would be known as the Criminal Investigation Unit on Deaths in Custody and will be staffed by 12 police personnel and a civilian staff.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Malaysian Bar wants setting up of independent body to probe deaths in custody
Detention authorities must ensure that medical treatment is available for all suspects especially those with health risks and pre-existing conditions.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Police should be held accountable for custodial deaths and shootings: HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is pushing for Malaysia to adopt reforms to ensure the accountability for deaths in custody and unjustified police shootings.
Wed Apr 02 2014
Govt trying to 'whitewash' death in custody issue - Pakatan MPs
The Government was trying to -whitewash- the issue of deaths in custody when the Home Ministry claimed that there were less cases that what the public thought, alleged several Pakatan Rakyat MPs.
Wed Jun 26 2013
Home Minister: Mere 'perception' on high number of custodial deaths
Home Minister said that there were "only two" cases of deaths in custody where policemen were allegedly involved.
Wed Jun 26 2013
N9 Cops: 'No foul play' in new death in custody case
A 43-year-old man yesterday evening died in a lock-up at the Tampin police station amidst public scrutiny over deaths in custody.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Unabated deaths in custody, Malaysian Bar expressed concern
The Malaysian Bar expressed concern over the statistics regarding deaths in police custody in Malaysia.
Wed May 29 2013