COMMENT | The Malaysian Bar welcomes the progressive step taken towards enhancing human rights in Malaysia through the passing of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Bill 2023.

One of the notable reforms introduced via the bill is the establishment of a Chief Children Commissioner (CCC) and Children Commissioners, pursuant to Section 4 of the Bill.

While the provision serves to empower the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam)’s Office of the Children’s Commissioner through the appointment of the CCC, exemplary practices from foreign jurisdictions, such as New Zealand, indicate...