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v. Following visits to police lock-ups, SUHAKAM has recommended
to the Government that it provides PDRM with the latest
equipment and facilities to ensure the highest quality of services
from PDRM. This is also to ensure the welfare of PDRM members
is maintained.
13. WORKING MEETING WITH THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF THE
MALAYSIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION (MACC)
i.
SUHAKAM held a working meeting with YDH Ms Latheefa Koya, the
Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on
August 16, 2019 to discuss issues related to corruption and human
rights. SUHAKAM, under Section 12 (1) of Act 597, also receives
complaints regarding corruption.
ii. The matter of drugs being smuggled into detention centres has often
been raised during SUHAKAM’s visits to these places. Smuggling
occurs because of a lack of integrity and misuse of power among
staff who have contact with detainees. The fact that the SOP is weak
and not very transparent make it easy for corrupt activities to thrive.
The MACC is aware of the misuse of power by the authorities and
will work earnestly to investigate and combat corruption in places
of detention.
iii. The MACC also guaranteed that any individual who provides
information relating to corruption will be protected. These include
vulnerable groups such as refugees dan asylum seekers. SUHAKAM
will not compromise and will continue to investigate complaints
of misconduct and corruption. SUHAKAM welcomes the MACC’s
assurance as individuals who have information on corruption can
submit their complaints to MACC without fear of being threatened
by any party.
14. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON THE ISSUE OF CHAIN REMAND BY POLICE
The Complaints and Monitoring Division, in collaboration with the
Law and International Treaties Division, jointly held a roundtable
discussion on chain remand arrests on 26 November 2019. It was
attended by 46 representatives of various government agencies
and civil society associations, legal practitioners and academics to
provide input and views on complaints and issues related to chain
remand arrests.