Malaysia should set example on human rights issues after getting UNHRC seat, says Lee Lam Thye

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must set an example to protect human rights issues in the country now that it has a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic).

The former Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) member said Malaysia should be proud that it has been voted into the UNHRC for the 2022 - 2024 term.

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