Taiping Prison
The Taiping Prison (Malay: Penjara Taiping; formerly known as Larut Prison and Taiping Training Centre) was established in 1879 and is the first and oldest modern prison complex in Malaysia. It was also the largest prison complex at the time. In 1881 Sikh warders were brought in to assist Malay warders and vocational trainers were brought in from Hong Kong to introduce useful industry in the prison.
| Location | Jalan Taming Sari, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia |
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| Security class | Medium-security |
| Opened | 1879 |
| Managed by | Malaysian Prison Department |
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