Anwar Says Orange Detention Garb Unnecessary for Those Cooperating with Investigations
- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has suspended the requirement for suspects to wear orange lock-up attire during court remand applications, allowing them to wear ordinary clothes if they cooperate with investigations.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that suspects cooperating with investigations should not wear orange detention garb before formal charges to avoid negative public perceptions.
- MACC chief Abd Halim Aman explained that handcuff use depends on specific circumstances and is waived for vulnerable groups such as the infirm, disabled, children, and elderly while maintaining security.
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No need for orange detention garb before charges, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who fully cooperate with investigations should not have to wear orange detention garb when brought to court before they are formally charged, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Enough with the orange attire: MACC scraps remand uniform after PM’s call for change
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has suspended the use of its orange attire for individuals under investigation (OKS) brought to court for remand proceedings, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a review of the practice. The change takes effect immediately, with MACC saying the decision was made in response to recent developments and recommendations concerning the handling of OKS, particular…
PUTRAJAYA — The Malaysian Corruption Prevention Commission (SPRM) has decided to suspend the wearing of orange shirts for Orang Kena Inasat (OKS) brought to court for the purpose of a remand application effective immediately. Chief Commissioner of SPRM, Datuk Seri Abd. Halim Aman said that the move follows the latest developments and current recommendations regarding the procedure for handling OKS, especially when the process leads to...
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