KUALA LUMPUR, 15 July 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Human Rights, Elections and Institutional Reform convened its ninth meeting of 2026 to hear detailed feedback on the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia’s (SUHAKAM) inquiry into the Taiping Prison incident.
The meeting, held at Parliament, was chaired by Selayang MP William Leong Jee Keen and attended by Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong, Besut MP Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh, and Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) delegation was led by Deputy Secretary-General (Security) Dato’ Abdul Halim Abdul Rahman, while the ministry’s response was presented by Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons (Rehabilitation) Hafidz Othman.
During the session, KDN and the Malaysian Prisons Department reaffirmed that the government would not compromise on any misconduct proven through a transparent and independent investigation process.
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The presentation also highlighted the legal actions and internal disciplinary proceedings taken against officers involved, as well as ongoing improvements to ageing prison facilities, inmates’ welfare and healthcare, and the professionalism of prison personnel to ensure accountability and operational integrity.
KDN and the Malaysian Prisons Department also stressed that the incident should not overshadow the dedication and professionalism of prison officers who continue to carry out their responsibilities under challenging conditions in safeguarding correctional institutions and public safety.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN), both KDN and the Malaysian Prisons Department will continue enhancing prison management, upholding justice, protecting human dignity and strengthening national security through continuous institutional improvements. – The Capital Post.
