PETALING JAYA: There was no breach of standard operating procedure during a prisoner transport on April 14, says the Prisons Department.
It said that it had taken note of a video claiming SOPs were breached, alleging that a convoy of two buses had no escort.
It said the convoy from Kajang Prison was transporting prisoners to several courts and hospitals around the Klang Valley.
"The convoy consisted of two buses and a van acting as the lead vehicle.
"Throughout the journey, the convoy moved in an orderly manner with the use of signal lights and sirens for safety purposes, in compliance with the established escort procedures.
"The distance between vehicles was also maintained consistently and remained uninterrupted.
"A technical malfunction involving one of the buses was reported shortly after the convoy began its journey.
"As a result, the affected vehicle was unable to continue and a decision was made by the officer on duty to proceed with the main convoy to ensure that the prisoners were sent to the court as scheduled and proceedings were not disrupted," it said in a statement on Tuesday (April 14).
The department added that all movement complied with operational planning and current logistical requirements and emphasised that no SOP violation occurred during the operation.
"Every action taken by the officers was based on safety considerations, operational priorities and the situation on the ground," it said.
However the department said an internal review would be conducted to assess the overall operation.
"The public is advised not to speculate or spread inaccurate information that could affect the image and integrity of the department," it said.
