What systemic failures did Suhakam find at Taiping Prison?

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## The Suhakam inquiry into Taiping Prison uncovered a pattern of systemic failure defined by calculated physical abuse, the misuse of control equipment against restrained detainees, and the deliberate falsification of medical records.

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The investigation into events from January 2025 exposed a harrowing environment where prison staff engaged in group-enforced violence against inmates. These systemic failures directly contributed to the death of inmate Gan Chin Eng and caused injuries to over 100 other detainees, marking a severe breakdown in custodial standards and institutional oversight.

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