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SUHAKAM
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Malay: Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Malaysia) better known locally as SUHAKAM is the national human rights institution (NHRI) of Malaysia. It was established by the Malaysian Parliament under the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999, Act 597, and began its work in April 2000. Its mandate is to promote human rights education, advise on legislation and policy, and conduct investigations. For the period 20010-2013 the commission is headed by Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, a former diplomat.
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The present Suhakam chairman is Tan Sri Razali Ismail, also a former diplomat.
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SUHAKAM: PUBLIC INQUIRY ON VIOLENCE AT BERSIH 3.0
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Don’t take to the streets, new Suhakam chief tells Bersih http://fw.to/Oxh76mE this is contrary to
@SUHAKAM s previous stance/ report.
Eric Paulsen
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Syahmander @SUHAKAM has been very active in upholding and promoting the right to peaceful assembly under the previous chair.
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Suhakam chairman is assuming too many things, seems to be parroting govt’s view on Bersih & demos in general.
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Star
Sunday, 31 July 2016
Don’t take to the streets, new Suhakam chief tells Bersih
KUALA LUMPUR: Bersih 2.0 should be more “sophisticated” in fighting for human rights, says the new Suhakam chairman Tan Sri Razali Ismail.
He said the Coalition for Free and Fair Elections did not want to be part of the opposition parties, which were embroiled in infighting and trying to get rid of the Government, and was only seeking accountability.
“No one can prevent them from asking for accountability. But if you want to make a point, why do you go to the street? You damage a lot of property and all that. We are not that desperate in Malaysia like in Tunisia or Tahrir Square (Egypt during the Arab Spring uprising),” he said in an interview.
Razali, a former diplomat, said he is a Democrat but “not a take-over-the-town-or-the-Padang Democrat”.
“They sat there for three days and didn’t wash. Why?” he said in reference to last year’s Bersih 4 rally here that went on from Aug 29 and ended when the clock struck 12 to usher in Merdeka Day.
The rally was organised by Bersih 2.0 to call for free and fair elections, transparency and good governance, the right to dissent and saving the economy, among other things.
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Recently, there was talk of a Bersih 5 and plans are still under discussion.
On the right to hold a rally at a symbolic place like Padang Merdeka or Masjid Jamek rather than in a stadium as often suggested by the authorities, Razali said: “Promise us that they (Bersih) will clean the place properly and give it back in pristine condition.”
He said the authorities had to weigh all the parties’ interests.
Under the Human Rights Commission Act, Suhakam has the mandate to monitor rallies.
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Khairul Anuar @kruel74 22 minutes ago
Suhakam chairman, Tan Sri Razali Ismail, wants Bersih 2.0 to be more sophisticated in defending human rights http://fb.me/553yxLoZf
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Kenny McCormick Retweeted Syahmander
@SUHAKAM is toeing std govt line. Thing r not desperate yet? Judge by who? What’s the line? How many billions more?
Kenny McCormick added,
whoopa @syahredzan @bersih2 @SUHAKAM perhaps we shld know what is suhakam role now. I tot that the right to assembly is human rights?
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New Straits Times @NST_Online
Tan Sri Razali Ismail is new Suhakam chairman http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/06/153533/tan-sri-razali-ismail-new-suhakam-chairman …
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