Allow debate on ‘urgent’ human rights issues in Dewan Rakyat, Suhakam tells govt

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The government has no intention to debate Suhakam’s annual report in the Dewan Rakyat this year due to time constraints. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) said it is crucial that its annual report be debated in the Dewan Rakyat as it highlights numerous pressing issues that need “urgent action” by the government.In a statement today, Suhakam said the annual report also contains its recommendations regarding the rights of vulnerable communities – including the indigenous peoples, women and children, victims of human trafficking, refugees and asylum seekers and workers.“Suhakam notes that Section 21 of its enabling Act, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999, does not specifically mention that the annual report has to be debated in Parliament.“Nevertheless, Suhakam is of the view that it is crucial for the annual report to be…