15 states elected members of UN Human Rights Council
The elected 15 states will serve in the 47-member Human Rights Council for a three-year term starting Jan 1, 2024.
Wed Oct 11 2023
'Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets
Human Rights Council want to strengthen scrutiny of Moscow's alleged war crimes and raise China's treatment of Muslim Uyghurs.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Malaysia abstains from voting to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council
Malaysia has abstained from a United Nations General Assembly vote to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
Fri Apr 08 2022
UN suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits
UNGA suspends Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, expressing "grave concern at the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis".
Fri Apr 08 2022
EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum
Lavrov was addressing the UN Human Rights Council remotely.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Egypt reforms prisons and highlights rights, in moves critics call hollow
In recent months, authorities have published the lengthy rights strategy, appointed a national human rights council.
Thu Jan 27 2022
World has high expectations on Malaysia's role in UN Human Rights Council - Saifuddin
The international community has high expectations on Malaysia to make good of its pledges and commitments when elected to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the 2022 -2024 term.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Malaysia to continue as voice against human rights violations - FM Saifuddin
Malaysia plans to prioritise constructive engagement, cooperation, inclusivity, transparency and mutual respect in the HRC.
Fri Oct 15 2021
US returns to UN Human Rights Council
The United States was on Thursday elected a member of the UN Human Rights Council, following its withdrawal in June 2018.
Fri Oct 15 2021
UN Malaysia congratulates government on election to human rights council
The United Nations (UN) in Malaysia welcomed Malaysia's pledge to mainstream human rights standards across policies and engage on other human rights treaties.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Malaysia voted in for a seat in UN Human Rights Council for 2022-2024 term
Ismail Sabri said Malaysia is ready to play an active role - to be the facilitator for conciliation, the enabler for cooperation, and the builder of consensus.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Access to a clean, health and sustainable environment is a human right - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said Malaysia upheld that position when it co-sponsored a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Malaysia seeks to be facilitator for conciliation as Human Rights Council member - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said Malaysia is ready to play its role as a constructive partner and work closely to advance the global human rights agenda.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Saifuddin hosts virtual reception for Malaysia's Candidature to the Human Rights Council
Saifuddin emphasised on Malaysia's priority for a whole-of-society approach in the promotion and protection of human rights.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Malaysia wants accountability and humanitarian support for Palestinians
Malaysia wants the Human Rights Council (HRC) to establish a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to ensure accountability and humanitarian support for the Palestinians.
Fri May 28 2021
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024