#death in custody

Custodial death victim's family wants case classified as murder

Custodial death victim's family wants case classified as murder

'Just give us the truth', says distraught mother Saliah Samad.
No criminal elements in Sungai Besar custodial death - cops

No criminal elements in Sungai Besar custodial death - cops

The suspect was arrested for a drug-related offence.
Death in custody: Officers must undergo training on human rights

Death in custody: Officers must undergo training on human rights

This is to ensure they understand their responsibilities better - Edict.
Court dismisses family's appeal over custodial death suit

Court dismisses family's appeal over custodial death suit

Judicial bench rules current suit filed in 2021 too similar to previous one.
N Sembilan court awards RM450k to family of custodial death victim

N Sembilan court awards RM450k to family of custodial death victim

The 46-year-old man was found dead in his cell six years ago.
Man dies in police custody in Kuala Muda

Man dies in police custody in Kuala Muda

Cops say the 39-year-old complained of pain during documentation.
Autopsy reveals no foul play in Marudi custodial death

Autopsy reveals no foul play in Marudi custodial death

Investigation will continue from various angles before reaching conclusion.
Another death in custody, this time in Sarawak

Another death in custody, this time in Sarawak

Cops say the deceased experienced chest pains on the way to the police station.

Drug suspect found hanged in police lockup

Drug suspect found hanged in police lockup

Suspect was arrested with four others for possession of drugs worth RM116k.
Azam told not to supersede cops' probe of MACC death in custody

Azam told not to supersede cops' probe of MACC death in custody

No conclusions can be made at this point, LFL says.
Suspect under MACC probe dies in Putrajaya

Suspect under MACC probe dies in Putrajaya

The man died while receiving treatment at a hospital, chief commissioner confirms.
COMMENT | Growing calls for a stronger police oversight commission

COMMENT | Growing calls for a stronger police oversight commission

To ensure police accountability, there need to be multiple, transparent bodies involved.
Azalina: Courts awarded RM1.54m to families of custodial death victims

Azalina: Courts awarded RM1.54m to families of custodial death victims

The amount is the total from 3 suits between 2016 and 2023.
Suaram lauds Saifuddin for footing funeral bill of 'wrong dead son' family

Suaram lauds Saifuddin for footing funeral bill of 'wrong dead son' family

Rights group says home minister's move acknowledges negligence, shows concern.
DAP MP urges govt to probe 'wrong dead son' incident

DAP MP urges govt to probe 'wrong dead son' incident

PARLIAMENT | M Kulasegaran questions how such a mix-up could occur.
Home Ministry to amend lockup rules, improve detainees management

Home Ministry to amend lockup rules, improve detainees management

These are among measures to prevent deaths in custody.
Tenaganita wants govt to end custodial deaths after 150 fatalities last year

Tenaganita wants govt to end custodial deaths after 150 fatalities last year

'Anwar knows the situation in prison, he should push for changes.'
NGOs want Suhakam to probe Khairol Azman’s custodial death

NGOs want Suhakam to probe Khairol Azman’s custodial death

Deceased was 52 when incarcerated in Malacca prison.
Iranian protesters set fire to police station as unrest over woman's death spreads

Iranian protesters set fire to police station as unrest over woman's death spreads

At least 10 protestors have died so far, authorities deny responsibility.
Drug case suspect died while receiving treatment - Ipoh police

Drug case suspect died while receiving treatment - Ipoh police

Case being investigated by cops' custodial death unit.
Man found dead while in custody at Shah Alam lockup

Man found dead while in custody at Shah Alam lockup

UPDATED 11.13AM | The 33-year-old is the 20th person to die in custody this year.
Police, govt liable over Balamurugan’s 2017 custodial death - court

Police, govt liable over Balamurugan’s 2017 custodial death - court

Court will set another date to determine the damages to be paid.
Court upholds ruling that Nigerian student died of natural causes

Court upholds ruling that Nigerian student died of natural causes

Family disappointed with verdict, will not appeal.
After stateless teen dies in detention, family fights for brother’s freedom

After stateless teen dies in detention, family fights for brother’s freedom

The brothers, aged 18 and 19, were detained in 2020.