Growing calls for a stronger police oversight commission in Malaysia
Consistent reports of abuses, such as violence against people in detention and deaths in custody, have damaged the reputation of the police.
Mon Jun 12 2023
Taliban dissolve Afghanistan's Human Rights Commission, other key bodies
Taliban authorities dissolves five key departments of the former US-backed govt, deeming them unnecessary in the face of a financial crunch.
Tue May 17 2022
UK PM Johnson offers qualified apology for remarks on Islam
Johnson defended the article as a liberal defence of a Muslim woman's right to choose what she wore.
Tue May 25 2021
NGO exits Sime Darby Plantation rights panel over company's lawsuit
Non-profit Shift said it has left Sime Darby Plantation Bhd's new human rights commission after the M'sian palm oil giant sued an activist.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Suhakam disappointed Annual Report will not be debated in Parliament
Suhakam is of the view that it is crucial for the report to be debated in Parliament as it will allow members of Parliament to critically discuss human issues and propose possible solutions.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Suhakam calls on govt to make public task force report on pastor Koh, Amri
The government had set up the task force in 2019 to look into Suhakam's findings from the public inquiry into the disappearances.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Lockdown deaths in India ignite debate on police brutality
Education and training for police about human rights issues,proper investigatory techniques is woefully lacking, despite calls for reform.
Mon Aug 17 2020
At least six killed in protests over food distribution in Afghanistan
Four civilians and two police officers died in the incident, according Tariq Arian, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior.
Sun May 10 2020
Don't be spoilt - 'undi rosak' is not the answer, says SUHAKAM
To vote, according to Malaysia's Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) is an inalienable right for every citizen. This also means that whoever you want to vote for is entirely within your rights to do so.
Mon Apr 23 2018
Don't Be Spoilt - Undi Rosak is Not the Answer, Says SUHAKAM
To vote, according to Malaysia's Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) is an inalienable right for every citizen. This also means that whoever you want to vote for is entirely within your rights to do so.
Mon Apr 16 2018
Tahfiz school fire: Should the suspects be tried as adults?
Suhakam commissioner Jerald Joseph speaks to Market Talk's Ibrahim Sani on the matter.
Mon Sep 18 2017
Need for freedom of information law alongside OSA - Suhakam
Tan Sri Razali Ismail said both laws would be able to act as checks and balances between the government and society and also in ensuring that transparency and national security were jointly protected.
Fri Aug 04 2017
Philippines' Duterte says will never visit 'lousy' United States
Duterte was responding to remarks by Massachusetts Congressman James McGovern, who told a hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission that he would protest against such a visit.
Fri Jul 21 2017
Ethnic Chinese still grapple with discrimination despite generations in Indonesia
Many in Indonesia still face official discrimination, despite the intervention of the government's human rights commission.
Sun Mar 19 2017
Death in custody: More than 10 policemen under investigation
North Klang police chief ACP Mohd Yusoff Mamat said however, none of the policemen had been suspended as investigations were ongoing.
Fri Feb 10 2017
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024