Prisons Department probes Kajang jail after NGO flags water shortages, dirty food trays and poor hygiene

The Prisons Department of Malaysia is investigating claims by an NGO regarding issues with water supply, sanitation, and food provision at Kajang Prison.

The department emphasized its commitment to inmate welfare and announced immediate improvements to address any identified deficiencies in basic facilities and hygiene.

It urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information and to rely on official channels for accurate updates.

The investigation follows concerns raised by Lawyers for Liberty about the prison's conditions affecting inmates under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Prisons Department is investigating allegations by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) concerning water supply disruptions, sanitation facilities and food provision at Kajang Prison.

In a statement today, the department said the investigation was aimed at establishing the actual situation and ensuring that the issues raised received appropriate attention.

At the same time, priority will be given to immediate improvements to address any shortcomings identified, particularly those involving basic facilities, hygiene and inmates’ welfare,” the statement said.

The department said it consistently prioritised inmates’ welfare, health, hygiene and safety, including the provision of basic necessities, in accordance with existing regulations and procedures.

It also urged the public to refrain from speculation and the dissemination of unverified information that could cause confusion and concern, advising them to refer to the department’s official channels for accurate information.

Earlier today, Lawyers for Liberty, in a statement, raised concerns over alleged water shortages and unsanitary conditions at Kajang Prison.

The concerns followed a complaint received last Monday from lawyers representing inmates involved in trials under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), which are held within the prison premises.

The complaints included limited water supply, insufficient drinking water, difficulties accessing toilets, dirty food trays and concerns over the hygiene of meals provided to inmates. — Bernama

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马来西亚监狱部门正在调查一家非政府组织提出的关于加影监狱供水、卫生和食品供应问题的指控。

该部门强调了其对囚犯福利的承诺，并宣布立即进行改进，以解决已发现的基本设施和卫生方面的任何不足之处。

它敦促公众避免传播未经证实的信息，并依赖官方渠道获取准确信息。

此次调查源于“自由律师”组织对监狱条件的担忧，这些条件影响了根据 2012 年《安全犯罪（特别措施）法》受到惩罚的囚犯。

吉隆坡，10 月 15 日讯——监狱部门正在调查一家非政府组织提出的有关加影监狱供水中断、卫生设施和食品供应的指控。

该部门今天在一份声明中表示，此次调查旨在查明实际情况，并确保提出的问题得到适当关注。

声明称：“与此同时，我们将优先考虑立即改进已发现的任何不足之处，特别是涉及基本设施、卫生和囚犯福利方面的不足。”

该部门表示，它始终将囚犯的福利、健康、卫生和安全放在首位，包括根据现行法规和程序提供基本必需品。

它还敦促公众不要妄加猜测和传播未经证实的信息，以免引起混乱和担忧，并建议他们参考该部门的官方渠道获取准确信息。

今天早些时候，“自由律师”组织发表声明，对加影监狱涉嫌缺水和卫生条件恶劣表示关切。

此前，上周一，一些律师投诉称，根据 2012 年《安全罪行（特别措施）法》（Sosma）在监狱内进行审判的囚犯，这些律师代表了这些囚犯。

投诉内容包括供水有限、饮用水不足、厕所使用困难、餐盘肮脏以及对囚犯膳食卫生状况的担忧。——马新社

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