Madpet: Umno duo should not be part of Suhakam

Two Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) members with political links have been urged to resign.

In a statement today, Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet) spokesperson Charles Hector (above) said this is necessary to ensure Suhakam’s independence.

Moreover, he added, Section 11A(4)(a) of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 explicitly stated that...