Commission urges specific law to protect children, who are now only covered under general legislation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has proposed that the government establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate allegations of child exploitation by GlSB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH).

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The amendments to enhance the Human Rights Commission’s (Suhakam) powers are expected to serve as a crucial mechanism in preventing serious human rights violations, including the infamous “black eye” incident involving Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Bill 2023, which aims to provide additional powers to the commission in dealing with human rights matters relating to children), was tabled for first reading at the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) commended the government’s progressive move by releasing a long-awaited ‘Report of the Independent Committee on the Management of Foreign Workers’ after it was completed in 2019.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The special guidelines for handling cases on sexual offences against children will be updated to a new version in January 2024, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government will undertake a comprehensive empirical study within one year before finalising the proposed separation of powers between the Attorney-General (AG) and the public prosecutor.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to explain in Parliament today the maritime border agreement signed between Malaysia and Indonesia recently.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The Children’s Commissioner (CC) of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged all stakeholders with a vested interest in protecting children to join forces and create an inclusive and conducive environment by providing social safety nets capable of detecting neglected children.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has welcomed the government's decision to place children in immigration depots under the care of non-governmental organisations (NGO) specialising in child welfare.

KAJANG, Feb 9 — There is a need for halfway houses to be set up to accommodate paroled female prisoners and former female inmates who are looking for a job in order to help them reintegrate into society.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20  — The establishment of the Children's Commission as an independent statutory body is a positive step towards preserving children's dignity, according to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam).

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18 — The appointment of a Children's Commissioner under the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) does not overlap with the work scope of the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM), said Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18 — A Children’s Commissioner has been appointed to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) as part of efforts to tackle child abuse and other social problems affecting children, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KOTA TINGGI, Jan 7 — The government will look into the establishment of an independent commission to better safeguard the well-being of children in the country.

KUCHING, Dec 29 — The Cabinet has agreed in principle to establish a special department or institution for children to look after the welfare and interests of the group, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The protests and breakout at the temporary immigration detention centre in Sungai Bakap, Penang, last week have renewed calls for a legal framework and policy to deal with refugees, especially Rohingyas.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — The Sessions Court today allowed an application by lawyer Mardhiyyah Johari to hold a watching brief for the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) in the trial of the founder of the Rumah Bonda welfare home, Siti Bainun Ahd Razali, who is charged with neglecting a down-syndrome child.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the Minister of Education to take action against the teacher who verbally abused his female student through the use of inappropriate and obscene language.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has described “period spot checks” as a violation of a child’s rights and against the law as they have the element of sexual harassment or abuse.