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Former SPRM Chief Defends Orange Lockup Uniform as Procedurally Correct
Ex-Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission head Azam Baki has dismissed allegations that the use of orange prison uniforms violates constitutional equality protections, saying the businessman failed to demonstrate any breach of Article 8(1) of the Federal Constitution.
LSN Malaysia ·
Azam Baki, the former chief of the Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM), has defended the use of orange lockup uniforms in detention facilities, asserting that procedures have been followed correctly and lawfully.
Responding to complaints regarding the distinctive orange attire worn by detainees, Azam stated that the businessman raising the issue had not provided sufficient grounds to establish how the uniform's use contravened Article 8(1) of the Federal Constitution, which guarantees equality before the law.
The former anti-corruption chief's remarks came as part of ongoing debate over detention practices and whether certain procedures comply with constitutional safeguards. Azam emphasized that the adoption of such uniforms has been implemented in accordance with established protocols and legal requirements.
The issue touches on broader questions about prisoners' rights and constitutional protections in Malaysia's detention system, with critics arguing that distinctive clothing may carry stigmatizing implications. However, Azam's position reflects the view that procedural compliance with existing regulations addresses any legal concerns.
The matter remains a point of discussion among legal experts and civil rights advocates regarding the balance between institutional requirements and individual constitutional protections within the criminal justice system.