MACC suspends use of orange lock-up garb for suspects' remand hearings
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has suspended the use of orange lock-up attire for suspects during remand hearings. Suspects will now be permitted to wear their own clothing, with specific exemptions for the use of handcuffs on vulnerable individuals.
Why it matters
This policy shift reflects evolving standards in human rights and the treatment of suspects within the Malaysian legal system.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has suspended the use of orange lock-up attire for suspects brought to court for remand proceedings with immediate effect.
Its chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the decision followed recent developments and recommendations concerning the procedures for handling suspects, particularly when they are brought before the court.
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