Suhakam tells govt not to forget promise to ratify human rights conventions

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to "accede and comply" with the six unratified human rights conventions, including the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Icerd).

Chairman Tan Sri Razali Ismail (pic) said while the government has to develop a strong domestic legal framework before pursuing ratification of any international agreements, they had to take a first step.