July 5 — The Coalition of Malaysian Non-Governmental Organisations for the UPR Process is appalled with the recent appointment of the Commissioners of the National Human Rights Commission for the term 2022 to 2025. Comango is gravely concerned with the selection, appointment process and lack of equal representation of the new commissioners by the Government of Malaysia which falls short of international standards.
However, the Government of Malaysia today appears to have regressed on its international commitment to strengthen the mandate and functions of Suhakam. This is evident in the non-transparent selection of the new Members of the Commission. Several individuals appointed by the Government of Malaysia to be Members of the Commission appear to have questionable track records and limited knowledge of human rights issues.
It is of further concern that the appointments continue to be non-inclusive and do not reflect equal representation of women, persons with disabilities, and indigenous peoples, amongst others. In particular, as a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women , the government must adhere to the statement issued by the Cedaw Committee calling for gender balance in the composition of the commission.
It doesn't just fall short. The appointment is a designed to undermine Suhakam. The equivalent of showing the middle finger to all who believe in basic human rights.
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