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Suhakam in limbo with no new chairman, commissioners, say NGOs
PETALING JAYA: After more than a month of operating without a new chairman and commissioners, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) cannot play its role effectively in defending human rights in Malaysia, say several civil society groups.
Security guard yelled at everyone, not just journalists, says former Suhakam commissioner
PETALING JAYA: Neither the media nor the public should be barred from telling the truth, says human rights activist Jerald Joseph.
Navy cadet suffered kidney failure, says witness
IPOH: The cadet who died during training at a naval base in 2018 had suffered from severe kidney injuries, a Coroner’s Court here heard.
Late naval officer had kidney injuries, water in the lungs, Coroner’s Court told
IPOH: A blood test showed that the late naval cadet officer J. Soosaimanicckam had severe kidney injuries, a Coroner’s Court here heard.
Senior citizen at HTAR died due to Covid-19, not negligence, says Selangor Health Dept
KLANG: The senior citizen who died at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) after being admitted for Covid-19 treatment had several comorbidities, says the Selangor Health Department.
Anti-graft body can probe judge, admit law experts
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) probe into a judge is not a violation of the principle of separation of powers as it is clear the agency’s task is to investigate, say legal experts.
MACC defends probe on judge, says it has authority to investigate
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has defended its decision to initiate a probe against a judge, saying that it has the authority to investigate allegations of corruption, including against “members of public bodies”.
Five Suhakam commissioners step down after completing their terms
KUALA LUMPUR: There are only four commissioners currently serving in the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) as five have stepped down after completing the maximum two terms.
Jerald Joseph steps down as Suhakam commissioner
KUALA LUMPUR: Human Rights activist Jerald Joseph has announced his departure as Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) commissioner after six years.
Villagers tell of dawn ‘invasion’
NIBONG TEBAL: It was 4am when Dil Akhbar Ariffin, 46, was awakened by what he thought were gunshots.