KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) will be given more bite and a bigger say on human rights development in the country following changes to the law later this year, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
This follows proposed amendments to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 (Act 597) to allow Suhakam to appear in court proceedings on human rights matters or those involving public interest.
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