Diagram 1: Population Projection based on Ethnic Groups, Malaysia, 2010 Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia Gender 3.10 The statistics provided also indicates a much higher total no. of death among male detainees from 2000 until 2014 which is 232 in comparison to a total no. of 10 death cases among female detainees. Causes of Death 3.11 According to statistics provided by PDRM, the main cause of death is due to health reasons. Based on Table 6, illnesses like colon and liver problems, jaundice, stomach ulcer, lung diseases, and throat complications are major health causes that result in the deaths of suspects in police custody. These types of diseases contribute to a total number of 136 deaths. The second highest cause of death is due to HIV with a total case of 36 deaths followed by 17 cases caused by heart problems. 3.12 Since no health screening is carried out when a suspect is being detained, thus there is no concrete conclusion to determine if the health problems are due to infection prior to or following detention. For the purpose of this research, it is 40