Malaysia

Suhakam to refer allegations against chairman to PM’s Dept

This to ensure transparent, independent inquiry, says commission

Updated 10 months ago · Published on 25 Jun 2023 8:00AM

Suhakam to refer allegations against chairman to PM’s Dept
The Human Rights Commission says it would like to address the allegations made against its chairman, as weel as concerns raised over the commission’s internal activities. – ALIF OMAR/File pic, June 25, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) will refer several allegations made against its chairman Prof Datuk Rahmat Mohamad to the Prime Minister’s Department’s legal affairs division for advice and guidance.

Suhakam said in a statement that the move is to ensure that the inquiry to be conducted is transparent and independent.

“Suhakam would like to address some of the allegations made against the chairman as well as the concerns raised by some non-governmental organisations regarding Suhakam’s internal activities. It is important that such allegations be addressed by an inquiry conducted by an independent body.

“We stand firm by our commitment to ensure that an independent inquiry is carried out in order to maintain the trust and confidence of society,” it said. – Bernama, June 25, 2023

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