PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar has called for an immediate and independent investigation and inquest into the death of A. Ganapathy in police custody. The Bar also reiterated their call for an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) and Coroner's Act. "This is a matter of great public concern and warrants the highest priority. A thorough and transparent investigation must be conducted in order to uncover the facts surrounding his death," Malaysian Bar president AG Kalidas said in a statement on Saturday (May 1). Kalidas added that in times like these, the need for the formation of the IPCMC to act as an external and independent civilian oversight body to investigate complaints about police personnel, cannot be overstated.