Malaysia’s Parliament debates Human Rights Commission report for first time

For Itemized , the Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) was debated by Members of Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat. Minister within the Prime Minister’s Department for Law and Institutional Reform, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, acknowledged that the purpose of the controversy was to enable a mature dialogue to strengthen human rights protection.
Azalina expressed the government’s perception in the importance of political commitment to not solely desk the Suhakam annual report but also debate and observe up with proposed solutions to address the problems raised. She stated the federal government is confident that the talk session will provide a possibility for all voices to be heard by way of their representatives.
The Suhakam Annual Report 2020, which was initially tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on May 25 without debate, consists of seven chapters detailing actions carried out throughout the year. The report additionally includes comprehensive administrative and financial reports on topics corresponding to Orang Asli/Asal, human trafficking, refugees and asylum seekers, enterprise and human rights, and Islam.
Azalina highlighted that numerous legislations had been amended for authorized reform efforts to enhance human rights, including the abolition of the necessary dying penalty and life imprisonment. The Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and the Evidence of Child Witness Act 2007 have been also amended to supply more intensive safety for youngsters. The government is considering further enhancements and amendments to these acts within the subsequent Parliament session..