SUHAKAM[Malaysian Human Rights Commission] is back, and finally there is again a SUHAKAM Public Inquiry that is happening from 9-12 June, and 23-26 June... Unfortunately, media coverage was disappointing...Was it because it was held in Taiping, and not Kuala Lumpur? Or is it because the people are frustrated by so many other matters ...
Since it is a PUBLIC Inquiry, could not SUHAKAM broadcast the proceedings LIVE - maybe using Facebook Live or other possibilities available on social media. Maybe SUHAKAM could publish daily highlights or Briefs on its website - where interested public can access and follow the inquiry..
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has begun a public inquiry into alleged human rights violations in connection with an incident that took place on Jan 17 at Taiping Prison, Perak, which led to the death of an inmate.
There have been allegations that around 100 inmates were assaulted by more than 60 prison wardens using batons and tear gas. On Jan 25, Twentytwo13 reported that the incident led to the death of 62-year-old Gan Chin Eng, who reportedly suffered an “abdominal injury caused by blunt trauma”. He died after being rushed to Taiping Hospital.
They are detained because (1) They are POOR and cannot afford BAIL; (2) The law states unjustly that the offence for which they are currently being accusssed of - there is no right to Bail[Parliament stole the right of judges to decide on Bail], ...
If they are to end up in detention before the Courts have tried and convicted them, it is ONLY Just that their trial be EXPEDITED - to start immediately and end fast. It is a great MISCARRIAGE of JUSTICE when a innocent person is forced to suffer 'pre-conviction punishment' only to be finally found NOT GUILTY.
Drug Trafficking - Laws that deny bail must be repealed, and Judges discretion to allow or disallow Bail Must Be Restored (MADPET)
Investigate Yusoff Rawther’s claim of being a Victim of Entrapment, and how do Malaysia compensate him for 9 months of pre-conviction detention only to be finally found NOT GUILTY?
Anyway, a perusal of the internet, revealed a Blog that seems to be covering this SUHAKAM Inquiry..
Suhakam Inquiry reveals Taiping's shame
Suhakam Taiping Prison Inquiry Day 2: "If you lift your head, something will land on it."
Suhakam Taiping Prison Inquiry Day 3: Had the Fire Department prohibited occupancy of Block E?
Suhakam Taiping Prison Inquiry Day 4: “If you tell the hospital staff what caused your injury, you know what will happen to you.”
SUHAKAM - will it an active and true National Human Rights Commission all depends on the Chairperson and the Commissioners appointed. For a long time, it was but a 'toothless tiger' and was irrelevant,...then it changed when Hasmy Agam was appointed Chair(2010-2016) and Razali bin Ismail(2016-2019)... then it then slowly reverted back to 'inefficiency' and irrelevance - and things began looking positive again when New Suhakam chairman Hishamudin Yunuswas appointed in Aug 2024 - and we now again have a Public Inquiry..
Suhakam chairman Tan Sri Hasmy Agam urged for the use of proper terminology to be used when referring to undocumented or irregular migrants. "The Commission wishes to remind the media that the term 'illegal immigrant' is not a legal concept and is inaccurate, as the person concerned is not illegal," said Hasmy in a statement.
SUHAKAM performance very much depends on the HR Commissioners appointed - we need the support of more than 50% Suhakam Commissioners for SUHAKAM to do a public inquiry... At present, there are 2 active UMNO politicians that are SUHAKAM Commissioners, where one of them also contested in a by-elections during his term as Commissioner and continued as Commissioner after the election defeat...YES, who are appointed HR Commissioners is very important, more so that in many cases the perpetrator of human rights violation is the government or government officers...
The terms of office for the Suhakam (Human Rights Commission of Malaysia) commissioners, appointed for the 2022-2025 term, ended on June 22, 2025.
Suhakam begins public inquiry into alleged human rights violations at Taiping Prison
Former Taiping Prison director SAC Nazri Mohamed was the first to testify at the hearing, which started today at Pusat Koreksional Kamunting (Kemta) in Kamunting, Perak.
Members of the panel and lawyers holding a watching brief for the affected families later viewed closed-circuit television (CCTV) recordings of what transpired in the prison on Jan 17.
The inquiry panel comprises Suhakam chairman Datuk Seri Hishamudin Yunus – who also chairs the panel – and two commissioners, Datuk Mariati Robert and Dr Farah Nini Dusuki. The inquiry will determine whether human rights violations occurred during the incident, establish accountability, and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.
There have been allegations that around 100 inmates were assaulted by more than 60 prison wardens using batons and tear gas.
The mother of another inmate told Twentytwo13 that her son was among those allegedly beaten – while handcuffed and with his face covered by a T-shirt. She also claimed her son did not receive proper medical attention and was only given stitches at the prison for head injuries.
Despite the gravity of the allegations, the Home Ministry, Health Ministry, Prisons Department, police, and Attorney-General’s Chambers have remained largely silent.
The first phase of the inquiry will run for four days until June 12. The second phase of the inquiry will be held from June 23 to 26.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment