Human rights groups are reiterating their call for Suhakam to hold a public inquiry into the case of Sabri Umar, an Indonesian worker who was unlawfully whipped despite his case still pending in the courts.

They also called on Putrajaya to ensure he is allowed to remain and work in Malaysia legally, while he pursues his labour case against his former employer and seeks compensation for injustices suffered.

"It is torturous and...