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Human Rights Commission of Malaysia

US TIP report keeps Malaysia at Tier 2 for third straight year

Record convictions and higher back-pay orders can’t hide deeper flaws, as official corruption and unchecked recruiter fees trap vulnerable migrant workers in debt bondage

Suhakam rebukes govt over ‘deviant’ label for LGBTQ+ persons

Why is the government pushing discrimination against sexual minorities using ‘unscientific and unsubstantiated claims’, national human rights body asks

Suhakam advocates for immediate aid for displaced Bajau Laut community

Human rights group responds to recent demolition of their homes, stressing need to conduct thorough assessment of situation's humanitarian implications

Azalina clarifies ‘no active politics’ for Suhakam commissioners not a new concept

The proposed ban on those in active politics from becoming Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) members is not a new concept as it is currently applied to members of the committee that vets commissioners’ appointments.

Clarify mooted ban on those ‘active in politics’ becoming Suhakam commissioners: MPs

MPs in the Dewan Rakyat today called for more clarification on a proposed amendment to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Bill 2023 which bars those in active politics from being appointed as commissioners.

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source