Torture, sexual assaults rampant in jails


Alfian Z.M. Tahir Kalidevi Mogan Kumarappa

A candlelight vigil outside Sg Buloh jail. Many inmates dare not report abuse and torture as they will be subjected to further violence. – EPA pic, October 1, 2020.

TORTURE by prison staff is rampant with many inmates unwilling to bring it up to the authorities out of fear of personal and family safety, said former inmates and watchdogs.

Several former prisoners told The Malaysian Insight they were subjected to horrendous treatment while being incarcerated, including sexual attacks.


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