The Malaysian Prisons Department has established an investigation board to determine the cause of an incident in which a remand prisoner escaped from the emergency unit of Sungai Buloh Hospital on Wednesday.

In a statement yesterday, the department said that if any negligence or failure to adhere to procedures was identified in the performance of duties, it would not compromise and take stern action against those responsible.

“In this regard, the Malaysian Prisons Department requests the cooperation of the public to provide any information about a suspicious individual...