KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 -- The Malaysia Prisons Department has pledged to conduct a thorough and transparent review of a Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) report that detailed allegations of systemic violence and medical negligence at Taiping Prison.

In a statement issued today, the department said it takes "seriously" every finding and recommendation raised by the Suhakam inquiry panel, including allegations implicating prison management and staff.

"The Malaysia Prisons Department will render full cooperation to all relevant parties in examining the report thoroughly, in detail, and with integrity, to ensure that every matter raised receives appropriate attention," the statement read.

The department's response follows the release of the ...