Shafee is new ambassador for human rights


Tan Sri Dr Muhammad Shafee Abdullah

PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Dr Muhammad Shafee Abdullah has been appointed as Ambassador-at-Large for Human Rights for a two-year term.

In a statement yesterday, the Foreign Ministry said his appointment was part of Government efforts to advance the promotion and protection of human rights.

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