MACC suspends orange lock-up attire for those assisting probes
Chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman also says the use of handcuffs will be waived for those who are infirm, persons with disabilities, children, and the elderly.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has suspended its policy requiring suspects under investigation to wear orange lock-up attire when taken to court for remand applications. MACC chief Abd Halim Aman announced that suspects may now wear ordinary clothes instead. The orange outfit will only be used while the suspects remain in custody.
Handcuffs will still be used based on specific circumstances, and exemptions will be granted for the infirm, disabled, children, and elderly. MACC emphasizes its commitment to professionalism, integrity, courtesy, and adherence to the law in handling suspects. This change follows Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's statement that wearing the orange attire could create negative perceptions against those detained to assist in investigations.
The decision comes after a 2022 incident when DAP’s Kepong MP, Lim Lip Eng, called for clarity on which individuals should wear the orange outfit in court. In January, controversial businessman Albert Tei sued MACC for forcing him to wear the uniform despite not being convicted of a crime.
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