Budget-tight Suhakam wants stronger public funding even if allowed to generate own revenue, says chairman
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has been operating on a shoestring budget for years despite taking on more responsibilities, its chairman...
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Mohd Hishamudin said the funding gap has hampered Suhakam’s plans to widen its presence outside the Klang Valley and has limited its ability to launch probes and public engagements.
“Financial constraints require Suhakam to prioritise how its limited resources are used.
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