42 SUHAKAM No. Date 2. 8 March 2019 Places of Detention IPD Sikamat, Seremban Negeri Sembilan Observation Lack of provision to purchase toiletries and sanitary napkins SUHAKAM recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs/IPK Negeri Sembilan allocate to buy women’s toiletries and sanitary napkins for the Sikamat Police Station immediately. Lack of allocation for building maintenance SUHAKAM recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs/IPK Negeri Sembilan repair the plumbing system at Sikamat Police Station, so there is no further cracking and fungal infestation on the walls. Lock-up Capacity SUHAKAM recommends that the OKT capacity in each cell should be limited to 6 OKT (person under arrest) at a time to avoid congestion. 3. 10 April 2019 IPD Kubang Pasu Lock-up, Kedah Maintenance of Buildings and Clogged Toilets The officer in charge of the police district submitted a request for maintenance of the lock-up, especially to repair the clogged toilets. However, no financial provision was approved. The Ministry of Home Affairs needs to heed applications for finances to maintain lock-up facilities, especially blocked toilets, as there can be overcrowding in the usable cells otherwise.

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