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The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has cautioned that further delays in the Court of Appeal's handling of the Pastor Raymond Koh case could jeopardize crucial evidence and witnesses.
The Malaysian government, through the Ministry of Finance, has approved a RM15.77 million grant for Suhakam (Human Rights Commission of Malaysia) in 2025 to cover operational costs, an increase of RM2.2 million from the previous year.
Malaysia's Home Minister has stated that the government is prepared to undertake further investigations into the findings and conclusions of Suhakam regarding Kamunting prison.
The Malaysia Prisons Department has pledged a thorough and transparent review following a report by Suhakam detailing systemic violence and abuse within its facilities.
Volker Türk has been reappointed for a second term as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, despite opposition from the United States, Russia, and Israel. His mandate has been extended for another four years.
Malaysia's human rights commission, Suhakam, issued a warning that sharing photographs, videos, or other identifying information of children involved in the Banting stabbing incident could lead to imprisonment.
The son of Gan Chin Eng, who died in Taiping Prison last year, stated that he has found no closure despite the findings of the Suhakam inquiry into his father's death.
The third week of the Dewan Rakyat sitting in Malaysia saw the tabling and passage of two bills, along with wide-ranging debates on various issues.
The Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur is set to focus on proposed amendments to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) Act 1999, the rising cost of living, and the Cybercrime Bill during its session today.
Putrajaya will examine Suhakam's findings regarding the Taiping Prison before taking action, with the Prisons Department pledging full cooperation. This follows a report on a riot at the facility.