Chapter 4 – Observations
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a balanced examination of the survey
and analysis, vis-à-vis the observations of the Commission. The observations
were made during the Commission’s visits to selected prisons during the national
survey.
The issues observed relate to staff health care; medical services; vulnerable
groups in prison; conditions of confinement; exercise and sport; adequate food
and dietary requirements; remand prisoners; and prison staff.
Chapter 5 – Recommendations
This Chapter offers recommendations for enhancing the health care delivery in
prison in accordance with universally accepted norms. The recommendations are
also based on the Commission’s observations during the nationwide survey and
are categorised according to the relevant stakeholders:
1. Recommendations to the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH):
i. Medical Staffing
ii. Clinical Governance in Prison Health Care
iii. Specialised Training
iv. Guidelines for Control of Tuberculosis (TB)
v. Treatment of Prisoners at MOH facilities
2. Recommendations to the Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia (MOHA):
i. Budget
ii. Staff Resources
3. Recommendations to the Prisons Department of Malaysia:
i. Health Policies
ii. Physical and Mental Health Screening
iii. Protective Gear and Immunisation
iv. Nutrition in Prison
v. Dental Health
vi. Female Prisoners
vii. Vulnerable Groups
4. Recommendations to the Attorney-General’s Chambers of Malaysia (AGC)
5. Recommendation to the Ministry Of Works Malaysia (JKR)
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