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1. Suhakam welcomes the government’s decision to amend the Federal Constitution to enable a child born abroad to a Malaysian mother to be granted citizenship.
However the human rights commission urged Putrajaya to also address other statelessness issues. https://t.co/ALIP9O2hF4
1. Suhakam has expressed concern over the KDN Minister's statement that Sosma is necessary in managing organised crime-related cases.
It cited issues in S(4) of the legislation where arrest, detention, and the renewal of the detention period, doesn't require judicial oversight. https://t.co/MRNq9N1VT2
1. Suhakam is investigating allegations of ill-treatment at the Kimanis Immigration detention centre.
According to The Vibes, the commission has urged the authorities to grant the group immediate access to the site.
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1. Human rights groups have urged Suhakam to do a human rights impact assessment of the Terengganu Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 2022.
Sisters in Islam and Justice for Sisters raised concerns over the amendments, which criminalised pregnancies out of wedlock, among others. https://t.co/udS2CUYvaJ
1. A study by a group of organisations found that at least 4% of Malaysian children aged 12-17 who use the Internet within the past year have experienced online sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA).
This represents an estimated 100,000 children when scaled to the population.
1. Malaysian author Daryl Kho has won the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award in Singapore.
His book, ‘Mist-Bound: How To Glue Back Grandpa’, won the middle-grade category.
The biennial award is given to outstanding children’s books by Singapore citizens or permanent residents.