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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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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports