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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Batu Sapi MP Datuk Liew Vui Keong, saying that he has lost one of his strongest allies to push for necessary rights reforms humans in the country.
Suhakam said that the former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Parliamentary Affairs) was highly committed to the realization of human rights for all.
He said that Liew had pushed for several legal reforms, including the abolition of the mandatory death penalty, the introduction of a law on the right to information and the establishment of an Independent Complaints and Misconduct Commission against the Police (IPCMC), among others.
“Suhakam was honored to work closely with him on the aforementioned matters.
“He was also aware of the need for human rights awareness, especially in Parliament,” Suhakam said in a statement on Saturday (October 3).
Liew is believed to have died of a lung infection at a private hospital on Friday (October 2).
Suhakam added that one of Liew’s greatest achievements was fulfilling Suhakam’s 20-year hope that his annual report would be debated in Parliament.
For the first time since 1999, Suhakam’s 2018 Annual Report was debated in Parliament on December 5 last year.
“This has been heralded as a breakthrough in Suhakam’s continued efforts to highlight the pressing human rights issues in the country. Suhakam extends his heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones,” he said.
Suhakam also reaffirmed his commitment to continue pushing for the human rights reforms championed by Liew.
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