Death of detainee in Kluang Prison: 12 people questioned


JOHOR BARU: Police have recorded the statements of 12 witnesses in their probe into the death of a Kluang Prison detainee.

Johor police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat (pic below) said three of the detainee’s family members, his five cell mates and four prison employees have had their statements taken.

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