The Malaysian government is reviewing a proposal from Members of Parliament to allow them to view CCTV footage related to a fatal incident that occurred at Taiping Prison.

The Malaysian Prisons Department confirmed that one of its personnel has been charged in connection with an incident at Taiping prison, while five other officers face disciplinary action.

Malaysian Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced he will bring the 'deeply disturbing' findings of abuse at Taiping Prison to the Cabinet and demand accountability.

Five prison officers in Taiping, Malaysia, have been charged in court for allegedly injuring three inmates with batons.

The son of Gan Chin Eng, who died in Taiping Prison last year, stated that he has found no closure despite the findings of the Suhakam inquiry into his father's death.

Five Taiping Prison wardens are set to face charges tomorrow in connection with an incident in January 2025 that resulted in injuries to three inmates and the death of one.

Putrajaya will examine Suhakam's findings regarding the Taiping Prison before taking action, with the Prisons Department pledging full cooperation. This follows a report on a riot at the facility.