The family of a labourer who died in police custody in Pahang last month has urged the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) to conduct an investigation.

According to a written complaint by human rights group Suaram and Gerakan Guaman Rakyat (Gegar), which represent the family, Muhammad Hidayat Abdul Halim, 44, was arrested on Oct 8 and died less than 48 hours later, on Oct 11.

The family claimed the police did not inform them of...