#death in custody

Edict claims intimidation over call to probe alleged cops inaction

Edict claims intimidation over call to probe alleged cops inaction

NGO says a phone call would have been enough.

COMMENT | Custodial death unit or not, cops take instructions from above

COMMENT | Custodial death unit or not, cops take instructions from above

Police cannot be trusted to independently investigate themselves.

Custodial death: Nigerian student's family wants exoneration overturned

Custodial death: Nigerian student's family wants exoneration overturned

UPDATED 4.11PM | Ewansiha died while under immigration custody on July 9, 2019.

'Police cannot be left to police themselves' - CIU receives brickbats

'Police cannot be left to police themselves' - CIU receives brickbats

Activists cast doubts on impartiality of special police unit.

Hamzah's 'pathetic' idea on custodial death gets a beating from PSM

Hamzah's 'pathetic' idea on custodial death gets a beating from PSM

Home minister indulging in another round of 'circus', says S Arutchelvan.

Suaram alleges death in police custody underreported

Suaram alleges death in police custody underreported

The Home Ministry did not classify several incidents as custodial deaths.

Custodial death in Kota Bharu, group claims abuse, cops waiting on labs

Custodial death in Kota Bharu, group claims abuse, cops waiting on labs

Edict claims the man who died on Nov 16 was beaten by cops.

Immigration authorities not liable over custodial death of Nigerian - Coroner

Immigration authorities not liable over custodial death of Nigerian - Coroner

Family of the PhD student to appeal to the High Court.

TI-M seeks transparency from govt on custodial deaths

TI-M seeks transparency from govt on custodial deaths

The rakyat can no longer accept excuses, the NGO adds.

Suaram wants firm action after death of drug rehab resident in Kedah

Suaram wants firm action after death of drug rehab resident in Kedah

'Use of torture to maintain discipline is unacceptable.'

Family demands probe after labourer died in custody in Pahang

Family demands probe after labourer died in custody in Pahang

The man, 44, purportedly died of a stroke.

Don't embarrass M'sians over UN human rights seat, Kasthuri tells PM

Don't embarrass M'sians over UN human rights seat, Kasthuri tells PM

She says govt must now walk the talk in human rights.

Home minister: 105 custodial deaths in past 2 years

Home minister: 105 custodial deaths in past 2 years

UPDATED 3.56PM | Hamzah breaks down deaths in police lock-ups, prisons, and immigration depots.

More doubts raised over custodial death numbers

More doubts raised over custodial death numbers

Edict points out the number only includes deaths in lockups.

Suaram disputes custodial death numbers given in Parliament

Suaram disputes custodial death numbers given in Parliament

Human rights group says Hamzah is not applying correct criteria.

Police: Three elements to look into over man's death in lock-up

Police: Three elements to look into over man's death in lock-up

They are duty of care, foul play and SOP compliance.

Court orders police, govt to pay RM281k in damages over 2017 custodial death

Court orders police, govt to pay RM281k in damages over 2017 custodial death

KL High Court awarded the sum to T Benedict's family.

Family of dead prisoner claims surgery was carried out without consent

Family of dead prisoner claims surgery was carried out without consent

This is the 13th custodial death case this year.

COMMENT | Speak up against fear, Bangsa Malaysia

COMMENT | Speak up against fear, Bangsa Malaysia

We need to continue to be a voice for the voiceless and bring about change and reform.

Man dies within days in anti-drug agency’s custody, NGO claims

Man dies within days in anti-drug agency’s custody, NGO claims

Edict claims the family witnessed AADK officers beating the deceased during his arrest.
Suhakam probing four death in custody cases

Suhakam probing four death in custody cases

The deaths occurred in detention facilities in Johor and Selangor, among others.

Edict to hold annual event to commemorate custodial deaths

Edict to hold annual event to commemorate custodial deaths

Edict chairperson says the event is important to send out a clear message that Malaysians reject custodial deaths.
NGO renews call for Coroner Court Act to probe custodial deaths

NGO renews call for Coroner Court Act to probe custodial deaths

This comes after two reported custodial deaths within two weeks of each other.

Suhakam to probe suspicious custodial death in Kajang prison

Suhakam to probe suspicious custodial death in Kajang prison

It's the 12th custodial death reported this year.