Gov't waiting for 'official' inquiry report submission by Suhakam first
The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) must officially submit its report on its inquiry findings - into the alleged enforced disappearances of activists Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat - to the government to be studied before any decision can be made to reopen the two cases.
Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said once they have received Suhakam’s report, the cases into the disappearances of the two men over two years ago could be reopened, pending the green light from Attorney-General’s Chambers...
The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) must officially submit its report on its inquiry findings - into the alleged enforced disappearances of activists Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat - to the government to be studied before any decision can be made to reopen the two cases.
Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said once they have received Suhakam’s report, the cases into the disappearances of the two men over two years ago could be reopened, pending the green light from Attorney-General’s Chambers.
“We hope Suhakam will officially present the report they have prepared to us, and as usual it will reach the prime minister.
“So we wait for it (report) first and then we will study it to see if there is any necessity [...] then we can reopen the case (into the disappearances) if permitted by the public prosecutor.
“But to date, we have yet to receive the official report,” he told reporters at the Parliament lobby today.
The minister said although he has heard the statement from the Suhakam commissioner and inquiry panel member Mah Weng Kwai over the matter, it was not “done officially”.
Amri and Koh were reportedly abducted in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
Following a lengthy inquiry, the three-member panel of the Suhakam inquiry yesterday concluded that the duo were victims of enforced disappearance by the Bukit Aman Special Branch.
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who was the home minister at the time of the disappearances, denied ordering the abduction of the two men.
Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun said he would need to view the Suhakam report before issuing a statement on the matter.
The police chief, due to retire next month, was heading the Special Branch at the time.
Following the announcement of the inquiry's conclusion, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad had yesterday called on Suhakam to furnish proof in support of its verdict, without which it would amount to “hearsay”.
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