New Suhakam commissioner vows to do his best


PETALING JAYA: A deputy Umno division chief has come forward to defend his appointment to the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) after coming under criticisms over concerns about his political affiliation.

Selayang Umno deputy chief Datuk Hasnal Rezua Merican Habib Merican said he believed that his appointment was due to his legal experience.

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