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The death penalty violates the right to life

The death penalty violates the right to life

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (the commission) notes the execution of Gunasegar Pitchaymuthu, Ramesh Jayakumar and Sasivarnam Jayakumar on March 25, 2016 under Section 302 of the Penal Code, read together with section 34 of the same Code.
Suhakam welcomes cessation of Baram hydroelectric dam project

Suhakam welcomes cessation of Baram hydroelectric dam project

Suhakam praises S'wak gov't for being responsive to concerns.
Suhakam welcomes cessation of Baram hydroelectric dam project

Suhakam welcomes cessation of Baram hydroelectric dam project

Suhakam praises S'wak gov't for being responsive to concerns.
Kudos for practical management of Bantah TPPA assembly

Kudos for practical management of Bantah TPPA assembly

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (the commission) monitored the ‘Bantah TPPA’ public assembly on Jan 23, 2016. The following are the commission’s observations:
Suhakam: Respect tenets of peaceful assembly

Suhakam: Respect tenets of peaceful assembly

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (the commission) refers to the impending public assembly on Sept 16, 2015, also known as ‘Himpunan Maruah Melayu’ or ‘Himpunan Rakyat Bersatu’ that has received the green light to proceed at Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur.
No to child labour, yes to quality education

No to child labour, yes to quality education

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) commemorates the 2015 World Day against Child Labour today. This year’s focus is on the importance of quality education as an important step in confronting child labour; hence its theme: ‘No to Child Labour. Yes to Quality Education’.
Bersih's made the right move, now gov't's turn

Bersih's made the right move, now gov't's turn

Moving forward on human rights in M'sia

Moving forward on human rights in M'sia