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KOTA BHARU — Pas has welcomed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) decision to suspend the use of its orange lock-up attire for individuals under investigation who are brought to court for remand proceedings.
Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the move was appropriate as the individuals involved had not been charged with any offence and were only being brought to court for an extension of their remand.
“So, when they are made to wear orange attire, handcuffed, it gives the impression that they have already been found guilty or are being tried in court,” he said during a press conference at the 72nd Pas Muktamar at Pusat Tarbiah Islam Kelantan (Putik) in Pengkalan Chepa, here, on Friday.
It was reported that MACC had suspended the use of the orange lock-up attire for individuals under investigation who are brought to court for remand applications, effective immediately.
MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the decision was made following recent developments and current recommendations concerning procedures for handling individuals under investigation, particularly when they are brought to court.
Earlier, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said individuals detained by MACC would no longer be required to wear orange attire when brought to court for remand proceedings.
Anwar was reported as saying that individuals who were merely cooperating with the authorities should first be investigated before any further action was decided.
