A Democratic Action Party (DAP) representative, Lim Lip Eng, is demanding the suspension of the former director of Taiping prison following the release of findings related to a deadly riot. The riot resulted in the death of one inmate. Criticism centers on the Prisons Department’s failure to address findings from Suhakam, Malaysia’s human rights commission, regarding the incident. Lim Lip Eng asserts the suspension is necessary pending a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the riot and the department’s response. The call for suspension highlights concerns about accountability and transparency within the prison system. Further investigation is expected to determine the full extent of the issues and potential culpability. The incident underscores ongoing debates about conditions and oversight within Malaysian prisons.