Suhakam to probe alleged abuse in Jelebu Prison

Kow Gah ChiePublished: May 20, 2021 10:23 AM | Updated: May 20, 2021 10:56 AM

Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) will launch an investigation into an allegation that 21 detainees were abused while they underwent quarantine at the Jelebu Prison in early April.

"Suhakam will investigate this case directly at the prison. We will find out what happened to these detainees who were being held under Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) since 2019," commissioner Jerald Joseph said during a webinar today...

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