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Taiping Prison assault: Ramkarpal wants govt to explain why more wardens not charged

Severe injuries sustained by several inmates show that more than the one officer charged to date, were involved

Prisons dept vows probe into staff brutality after scathing Suhakam report

Following a scathing SUHAKAM inquiry that shattered the official narrative of an inmate-led "riot," the Malaysian Prison Department has broken its silence, vowing a thorough probe into damning allegations of fatal custodian brutality and systemic cover-ups at the archaic Taiping facility

Gobind demands answers over Suhakam’s ‘disturbing’ Taiping Prison findings, vows to raise issue in Cabinet

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has called for full transparency and accountability following Suhakam’s inquiry into alleged abuse at Taiping Prison, describing the findings as a serious failure of human rights protections and warning that prisons cannot operate above the law

Taiping Prison violence: Suhakam finds facility unfit for use

More than a century old, building’s heritage status restricts improvements needed; bucket toilet system still in use

Taiping Prison officers must face action over detainees’ assault: Suhakam

Failure to act creates perception of immunity in January 2025 incident where masked wardens beat and kicked inmates

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Malaysian Nazmi a candidate to referee at 2026 football World Cup

National referee Muhammad Nazmi Nasaruddin has been selected as one of the main refereeing candidates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, scheduled for June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Early Melaka, Johor polls could redefine BN-PH ties ahead of GE16: analysts

Barisan Nasional’s desire to contest the state elections without Pakatan Harapan would be a litmus test for its true strength, bargaining power, and future alliance strategy

Harimau Malaya’s fall in FIFA rankings prompts Taufiq Johari to demand FAM reforms and accountability

Youth and Sports Minister calls for urgent action as Malaysia drops to its lowest ranking in 17 years, urging long-term development and support for football