PETALING JAYA: The next prime minister and incoming Cabinet must focus on institutional reforms and good governance with a human rights agenda as a central feature, says Suhakam.
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia said human rights should not be an optional agenda, and the new government must demonstrate its commitment to respecting human dignity and fundamental freedoms as stated in Articles 5 to 13 of the Federal Constitution.
“While it is clear that the incoming prime minister and his Cabinet will have to focus its efforts on the pandemic and its adverse impacts upon the economy as well as the well-being of the people, the human rights agenda needs to be a central feature.
“Such a government will adopt a coordinated strategy to promote, protect and enable the human rights approach whenever and wherever possible,” it said in a statement today.
As a national human rights institution, Suhakam said it was committed to continuing its engagement with ministries and parliamentarians in accordance with its legislative mandate to advise the government on pressing human rights issues.
It also said Articles 5 to 13 will serve as the driving force towards meeting Malaysia’s Sustainable Development Goals targets, to restore hope for Malaysians and allow democracy to flourish.
Yesterday, it was reported that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, will convene a special meeting of the Malay rulers on Friday to discuss the formation of a new government and the appointment of a new prime minister.
This follows the resignation of Muhyiddin Yassin as the prime minister on Monday.
FMT
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/08/19/human-rights-agenda-should-be-central-in-new-govt-says-suhakam/
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