Son of Alleged Riot Death Victim at Taiping Prison Says Suhakam Report only 'the Beginning'

Son of Taiping Prison inmate Gan Chin Eng says ‘no closure’ despite Suhakam inquiry findings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The son of inmate Gan Chin Eng, who died in Taiping Prison in January last year, says he has yet to find closure after the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) released its findings on the case.Suhakam’s public inquiry reported evidence of abuse and negligence, pointing to systemic shortcomings in the prison’s management and administration.“We are already at a low point following my father’s death. It can’t go low…

Son of alleged riot death victim at Taiping Prison says Suhakam report only 'the beginning'

Family still seeks justice as only one person charged over inmate's death.

Rights group calls for reform, Uncat ratification after Taiping prison findings

More than 100 inmates at Taiping prison were assaulted by about 60 wardens during a relocation exercise in January 2025, resulting in the death of one detainee. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: A human rights group has called on the government to overhaul the country’s prison system and ratify a key UN anti-torture convention following Suhakam’s findings on the assault of over 100 inmates at Taiping prison in January 2025 that left one detainee dea…

Son of Taiping Prison inmate killed in custody says Suhakam findings bring no closure - Twentytwo13

The son of inmate Gan Chin Eng says justice remains incomplete as only one prison officer has been charged over his father’s death.