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KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) is not anti-government as claimed by some quarters as it was established out of the government's concern over human rights issues.

Suhakam commissioner Datuk N. Siva Subramaniam said the commission highlighted views or opinions on human rights in line with the laws and regulations passed by parliament under the Human Rights Commission Act 1999 (Act 597).

He said the setting up of the commission was also on the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

"It is not true that Suhakam is anti-government. It is a commission appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

"Sometimes it is seen as pro-goverment and at other times as pro-human rights. It is up to the government to consider or act on our views," he told Bernama after a briefing session here Wednesday.

He said to prevent the misperception from prevailing, Suhakam held awareness and educational programmes with the people and at schools on the functions of the commission and issues pertaining to human rights and individual rights in this country.

"The level of awareness on human rights issues in Malaysia is higher than that in some countries, and this is a positive sign.

"The right to speak out is a right that cannot be denied. What we should ensure is not to abuse that power," he added.
 

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