Taiping prison incident: One officer charged, five others face disciplinary action (opens original article in a new tab)

A prison officer was charged and five others face disciplinary action following an incident at Taiping Prison in January 2025, with plans to replace the aging facility.

• One prison officer charged under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code following an incident at Taiping Prison on January 17, 2025.
• Five other prison staff face disciplinary action after an investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police.
• Taiping Prison, 146 years old and a National Heritage Building, is planned to be replaced by a new modern facility.