PRESS STATEMENT
KUALA LUMPUR (24 JUNE 2023) – The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) would like to address the allegations made against the Chairman and concerns raised by various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) regarding the internal activities of SUHAKAM.
It is imperative to address these allegations by conducting an inquiry undertaken by an independent body. Therefore, the Commission decided to refer this matter to the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) Prime Minister’s Department for advice and direction to ensure the inquiry remains transparent and independent.
We stand by our commitment to ensure an independent inquiry shall be conducted to preserve the trust and confidence of the public.
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Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)
24 June 2023
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KENYATAAN MEDIA
KUALA LUMPUR (24 JUN 2023) – Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM) ingin menangani beberapa dakwaan yang dibuat terhadap Pengerusi serta kebimbangan yang dibangkitkan oleh beberapa Badan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO) mengenai aktiviti dalaman SUHAKAM.
Pentingnya dakwaan sebegini ditangani dengan inkuiri yang dijalankan oleh badan bebas. Sehubungan itu, kami bersetuju untuk merujuk perkara ini kepada Bahagian Hal Ehwal Undang-Undang (BHEUU) Jabatan Perdana Menteri untuk nasihat dan panduan bagi memastikan inkuiri ini telus dan dan bebas.
Kami berpegang teguh dengan komitmen untuk memastikan inkuiri bebas dijalankan demi mengekalkan kepercayaan dan keyakinan masyarakat.
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Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM)
24 Jun 2023