Human rights begin in Parliament, PN MP reminds govt during debate on Suhakam report
An opposition MP says the role of an MP is not limited to office work but also to provide conducive services to the public.
Israel on 'rampage' against human rights, new HRW chief says
A planned overhaul of the judiciary by Israel's religious-nationalist government would be 'a disaster' for human rights, HRW executive director Tirana Hassan says.
UN body rejects debate on China's treatment of Uighur Muslims in blow to West
The event raised political dilemmas for many poor countries in the 47-member council who are loath to publicly defy China for fear of jeopardising investment.
Some questions about Suhakam’s new chairman and commissioners
The opaque and controversial appointments of the commissioners are all the more disappointing given the fact that Malaysia recently secured a seat in the United Nation’s Human Rights Council, pledging to the international body that it would uphold human rights issues.
Rights group warns govt against deporting former Bangladesh diplomat
Lawyers for Liberty says Mohammmed Khairuzzaman should be released from custody and accorded the protection to which he is entitled as a political refugee.
Kim Jong Un’s crackdowns leave North Korea defectors with little hope
State media says that North Korea would 'crumble' if such foreign influence is allowed to proliferate.
North Korea trying to hide executions from world, says rights group
North Korean escapees say executions were carried out at closely monitored sites with authorities keeping a close eye to ensure no information gets out, according to the Transitional Justice Working Group.
Rights group slams successive govts for going after Nur Sajat
Lawyers for Liberty says the cosmetics entrepreneur was persecuted by both the Perikatan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan governments.
Listen to the voice of Malaysian mums, says Annuar as Putrajaya panned in citizenship case
The communications minister says the matter should be brought to the Cabinet.
Sri Lankan detainees tortured while in custody, rights group alleges
After being detained, the alleged victims said they were subjected to treatment including being suffocated with petrol-soaked plastic bags and penetrated with an iron rod.
Chinese minorities targeted in organ harvesting, say UN rights experts
China rejects the claims, condemning the experts for using 'disinformation'.
The mistake of considering migrants a national security concern
The Malaysian government has been condemning xenophobia at international fora and should do the same in the country.
