For the first time, the Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) was debated by Members of Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat. Minister within the Prime Minister’s Department for Law and Institutional Reform, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, stated that the aim of the controversy was to enable a mature discussion to strengthen human rights protection.
Azalina expressed the government’s belief in the importance of political dedication to not only desk the Suhakam annual report but additionally debate and comply with up with proposed options to handle the issues raised. She mentioned the federal government is assured that the controversy session will provide a possibility for all voices to be heard via their representatives.
The Suhakam Annual Report 2020, which was initially tabled within the Dewan Rakyat on May 25 without debate, consists of seven chapters detailing actions carried out all 12 months long. The report also includes complete administrative and financial reports on topics similar to Orang Asli/Asal, human trafficking, refugees and asylum seekers, enterprise and human rights, and Islam.
Frugal that various legislations had been amended for legal reform efforts to enhance human rights, together with the abolition of the necessary demise penalty and life imprisonment. The Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and the Evidence of Child Witness Act 2007 were also amended to provide more extensive safety for youngsters. The authorities is contemplating further improvements and amendments to these acts in the subsequent Parliament session..