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EAIC Act and the IPCMC bill in light of the death-in-custody of Syed Azlan
Previously (link), I outlined the key points in the life and death of Syed Azlan. Syed Azlan was small, held two jobs, supported his parents, had no police record. Aged 25 years, he died within hours of being arrested by
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What actions were taken against the policemen who caused Syed Azlan’s death?
Syed Mohd Azlan Syed Mohamed Nur, aged 25, died in police custody. The pathologist counted 61 injuries on his body. Syed Azlan was small. Waist 26 inches, height 5 feet 3 inches. Syed Azlan worked two jobs. A mechanic by
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Muhyiddin: IPCMC Bill to be improved
PUTRAJAYA: There are certain provisions within the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) 2019 Bill which require improvements to ensure the legislation is seen to be fairer and more equitable, said Home Affairs Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Without
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Government must keep momentum to pass IPCMC Bill
The decision of the government to postpone the further reading of the Independent Police Complaints of Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) to the next Dewan Rakyat sitting is disappointing, but we must not lose hope. I urge the government to continue with
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IPCMC bill postponed again…govt wants to consult stakeholders
KUALA LUMPUR: The tabling of the highly anticipated Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission 2019 (IPCMC) Bill for second hearing has been postponed again. Law Minister Datuk Liew Vui Keong made the announcement today, saying the Bill would be debated
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Ramkarpal to table IPCMC Bill tomorrow, with 37 new amendments
The Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission 2019 (IPCMC) Bill which has been referred to the Parliament’s Special Select Committee will be tabled tomorrow with 37 new amendments. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong said the
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Ismail: No need for IPCMC, stop pressuring the police
PUCHONG: The Opposition rejected the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Bill 2019 proposed by the Pakatan Harapan government in Dewan Rakyat. Its leader, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob said the bloc made the decision after taken into consideration
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IPCMC Bill: Give us time, room to discuss issues raised, says IGP
BANGKOK: Give us more time for engagement and discussion on issues raised on Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Bill 2019, said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador. The man leading Malaysia’s 130,000-strong police force said some points raised
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Lawyer gives 5 reasons why the IPCMC will NOT investigate deaths and abuse in custody
Why do the public want an independent commission to investigate police actions and inactions? Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin doesn’t want to say. De facto law minister V K Liew doesn’t want to say. Why? Because they “don’t want to embarrass
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The Minister, the police chiefs and the scam called the IPCMC
Many senior police officers are highly educated and have attended much training. So, I expect Sabah police chief Datuk Omar Mammah and Othman know that many police forces around the world are overseen by commissions such as the IPCMC (2005).
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