Suhakam chief resigns, no reason given
The move comes after months of pressure from a faction in the rights body calling for his replacement.
No rules barring Suhakam commissioner from running for election, says Zahid
The Barisan Nasional chairman says he reviewed the matter with lawyers before nominating Hasnal Rezua Merican for the state seat of Kuang in Selangor.
Suhakam joins criticism of proposed amendments to citizenship laws
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia says children should be regarded as 'full rights-holder individuals' with the right to acquire Malaysian citizenship.
Factionalism splits Suhakam as campaign to oust chairman gains pace
This comes as Rahmat Mohamad fights accusations of racial bias a year after his appointment by the previous government.
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.
Detention without trial against human rights, Suhakam says on Sosma
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia says an appropriate balance must be struck between national security and the maintenance of human rights.
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.
Follow Sarawak in giving stateless children temporary papers, Suhakam body tells Putrajaya
Suhakam's children's commissioner says Sarawak's move is a major administrative shift.
Ruth Sitepu’s family pleads for closure 5 years after disappearance
They urge those responsible for the disappearance of her and her husband Joshua Hilmy to return her remains in the event that they met with tragedy.
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.
Hundreds of sexual assault cases among children due to online exploitation, say police
Panel on child online protection hears of jump in number of sexual assault cases, both physical and non-physical.
Lay off arrests of undocumented migrants to ensure successful vaccination rollout, Suhakam tells govt
The human rights commission says a safe environment is needed for everyone to come out voluntarily for vaccination.
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