Focus

Setting up of children's commission a step in the right direction - Suhakam

19 Jan 2023 11:47pm
SUHAKAM
SUHAKAM
KUALA LUMPUR - The establishment of the Children's Commission as an independent statutory body is a positive step towards preserving children's dignity, according to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam).

Suhakam chairman Prof Datuk Dr Rahmat Mohamad said this was in line with the principles of ‘Malaysia Madani’ as highlighted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said the establishment was also a step in the right direction with Malaysia's position as a State party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) that is responsible to preserve the safety and well-being of children.

"Suhakam hopes that the newly established commission will be able to deal with issues related to children, including aspects of survival, protection, development and participation," he said in a statement today.

The commission must have broad jurisdiction and a clear mandate with an adequate allocation as well as human resources to carry out the responsibilities to ensure the protection of children's best interests, he added. - BERNAMA
Related Articles:


More Like This
The decision to extend the Friday prayer break to two hours for Johor's private sector is expected to enhance worker productivity while maintaining smooth business operations. Illustrative picture.
The decision to extend the Friday prayer break to two hours for Johor's private sector is expected to enhance worker productivity while maintaining smooth business operations. Illustrative picture.
National Two-hour Friday prayer break in Johor seen as a boost to worker productivity
By RAIHAM MOHD SANUSI
22 Nov 2024 09:47am
The move aligns with human nature, where employees who are treated well would be happier and consequently perform better at work.
The victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Small photo (Rusdi)
The victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Small photo (Rusdi)
National Three dead, one-year-old baby survives in Duke highway crash
A one-year-old baby boy survived and has been taken to Selayang Hospital for further treatment.
Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the suspects, aged between 25 and 35, were apprehended in the Damansara area near Kuala Lumpur at about 7am yesterday. - File photo
Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the suspects, aged between 25 and 35, were apprehended in the Damansara area near Kuala Lumpur at about 7am yesterday. - File photo
National Six arrested after 180km police chase from Johor to KL
'Upon reaching Jalan Chan Sow Lin, the suspects crashed through the road barrier'
Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo courtesy of PDRM
Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo courtesy of PDRM
National Police appeal for public's help to locate two missing teenage girls
The public can also contact the Ipoh District Police Headquarters at 05-2451500 or any police station nearby.