MPs call for new Suhakam chairman to be appointed immediately

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Several Members of Parliament today urged that the new Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) chairman be appointed immediately to ensure it can...

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“I propose for the appointment of the new chairman be made immediately and the individual appointed must have leadership capabilities and manage Suhakam efficiently and with high integrity, especially in resolving sensitive issues. Teresa Kok Suh Sim , meanwhile, urged that the number of Suhakam Commissioners be increased by appointing from minority groups, such as Orang Asli, Persons with Disabilities , community representatives and professionals and, thus, have a more inclusive composition.“Section 5 of the act provides for the number of commissioners to be not more than 20 people but Suhakam presently has nine commissioners, namely four women and five men.

 

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