Tag Archives: Suhakam

Suhakam calls on gov’t to ratify refugee convention – FREE Chairperson Hasmy Agam says it will help address issues such as repatriation. http://owl.li/30f9ME Suhakam calls on gov’t to ratify refugee conventionowl.liFREE Chairperson Hasmy Agam says it will help address issues such as repatriati …

Suhakam: Treat boat people humanely – FREE As Asean chair, Malaysia can use this to push for a long-term solution. http://owl.li/2YCJP7 Suhakam: Treat boat people humanelyowl.liFREE As Asean chair, Malaysia can use this to push for a long-term solution. Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Suhakam condemns mass arrests after May Day rally – FREE It says not in accordance with human rights principles, calls for their release. http://owl.li/2Y9KGh Suhakam condemns mass arrests after May Day rallyowl.liFREE It says not in accordance with human rights principles, calls for their rel …

The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has refuted Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s claim that the commission had given the Prevention of Terrorism Act its seal of approval. http://ow.ly/LIUM6 No Zahid, we disagree with Pota, says Suhakamwww.malaysiakini.comCommission says it sent a letter in March …

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Human Rights Commission (Suhakam), too, are meant to be fearsome tigers – their task is to keep the government in check. Sadly, the way things are going, it appears these tigers had their teeth yanked out as cubs, and thus bear no fangs. Full story: …

The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) is agreeable to the Prevention of Terrorism Bill (Pota) on condition the government respects and maintains human rights, asserted Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today. http://ow.ly/LFSzp Suhakam had agreed on Pota, rebuts Zahidwww.malaysiakini.comIt said it is …

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Human Rights Commission (Suhakam), too, are meant to be fearsome tigers – their task is to keep the government in check. Sadly, the way things are going, it appears these tigers had their teeth yanked out as cubs, and thus bear no fangs. Full story: …

'Police say only two deaths in custody their fault' – Suhakam in its 2014 annual report also notes poor health of detainees. http://owl.li/2XpS6u 'Police say only two deaths in custody their fault'owl.liSuhakam in its 2014 annual report also notes poor health of detainees. …

Suhakam: "The government has an obligation to ensure that the constitutional rights of its citizens are protected by taking positive measures to counter threats of terrorism and extremism." http://ow.ly/Lk2ai Suhakam takes gov't to task over Potawww.malaysiakini.comFight against milit …

The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has expressed regret over the police violation of Parliamentary privileges by invoking the Sedition Act 1948 against lawmakers' speeches made in Parliament or state legislative assemblies. In a press release today, Suhakam chairperson Hasmy Agam, …

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) claims that persons with disabilities in Malaysia are still being deprived of their rights: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282336 It said this in a statement in conjunction with the International Persons with Disabilities’ Day today. “In Malaysia, …

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM ), Friday urged the government to consult relevant stakeholders, including the police and security forces, on the proposed counter-terrorism legislation and amendments to existing laws in combating terrorism. Its …

The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has rebutted accusations in Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia that it practised double standards in opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy appeal at the Federal Court. The Malay daily Utusan Malaysia in a report on Nov 5 had quoted right-wing group Per …

Suhakam told to probe Uthaya's prison horror stories Proham says it must use its power to probe detention conditions thoroughly. Suhakam told to probe Uthaya's prison horror stories

The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has slammed the authorities for overreacting over the 17-year-old schoolboy who 'liked' a pro-Israel Facebook page. “Suhakam is of the view that the reported sedition probe into the student is an overreaction on the part of the police,” said …