KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat proposed a comprehensive reform of the country’s prison and detention management system, including the development of humane standards to ensure effective rehabilitation and protect detainees' welfare through an integrated approach.
The proposal was raised on Thursday (July 24) by members of parliament in response to concerns over overcrowding in prisons and detention depots, poor infrastructure and the lack of adequate medical facilities, as highlighted in the 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam).
