Suhakam calls for early enactment of IPCC Bill

PETALING JAYA: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has called for the early enactment of the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) Bill, following reports of a civilian allegedly assaulted by police officers for cigarette smuggling.

Suhakam also called on the Government to ensure that the Bill incorporates the substantive essence of the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Bill 2019 and the recommendations from the 2005 Royal Commission to Enhance the Operation and Management of the Royal Malaysian Police.