According to the Prison Department, two of the prison guards were charged under Section 324 of the Penal Code, while three others were charged under Section 323.
Section 324 stipulates punishment for...
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Five prison guards charged over Taiping prison 'riot'
Published: Jul 3, 2026 1:36 PM
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Updated: Jul 6, 2026 12:53 AM
Five wardens at the Taiping Prison in Perak were charged in court today with injuring inmates during what the prison had framed as a "riot" in January 2025.
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