Those assisting probes shouldn’t be asked to wear MACC lockup outfit, says PM
Anwar Ibrahim says this could create negative perceptions before prosecution even commences.
In 2022, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng sought clarity regarding the individuals who should wear the orange attire when brought before court for remand or charges. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) later asked whether the detainees should don the agency's distinctive orange lockup outfit. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim responded that the detainees who assist in investigations should not be required to wear the orange outfit, as it could create negative perceptions about them.
Anwar stated that if a case is to be prosecuted, the decision regarding the color of the attire for detainees is left to the authorities. At present, if the detainees are cooperating with investigations, there is no need to make them wear the orange outfit due to the perceptions it could generate. In a separate incident, controversial businessman Albert Tei, facing trial for bribery, sued MACC for forcing him to wear the orange uniform even though he had not been convicted of any crime.
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