Budget-tight Suhakam wants stronger public funding even if allowed to generate own revenue, says chairman

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has been facing financial constraints despite taking on more responsibilities, according to its chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hishamudin Md Yunus. The commission's budget, which is heavily reliant on government funding, has been stretched thin, leaving only a small portion for programmes and activities.

While Suhakam is permitted by law to generate its own revenue, it is emphasized that this should supplement, not replace, government funding. This financial limitation has impacted Suhakam's ability to conduct investigations, monitor human rights issues, and engage with the public, particularly in regions outside the Klang Valley.

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