14th August 2024
Press Statement : PATRIOT supports the vision of incoming Suhakam Chairman
Dear Editor,
PATRIOT in welcoming the appointment of the former Court of Appeal Judge, Dato' Seri Mohd Hishamudin Yunus
as the Chairman of Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) extends its full support to his leadership.
In particular PATRIOT stands by the hope that Putrajaya will sign key international treaties covering racial
discrimination and refugees before the end of his three-year tenure in July 2027.
"PATRIOT rejects all forms of racism and in this regard we strongly support Suhakam's determination to see through
the 'Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination", stated the President of Patriot, Lt. Col. Dato' Zarazilah Mohd
Ali (Rtd).
"Racial discrimination should be a zero tolerance standard in our multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi religious
country.
"Hence the initiative taken by Dato' Seri Mohd Hishamudin Yunus to eliminate racial discrimination in all forms,
including in public institutions and government policies deserves every right minded citizens' unequivocal support",
qualified Lt. Col. Dato' Zarazilah.
PATRIOT also takes positive cognizance of the Suhakam Chief's timely thoughts. The retired Court of Appeal judge
hopes to instill in Malaysians a greater awareness of human rights. He also wants the government to make human
rights one of its top priorities.
PATRIOT in extending its full support to Hishamudin demands from the government of the day to galvanize its
resources and in working with right minded civil society captains to ensure that Malaysians uphold human rights with
the right understanding and will.
"A nation that successfully tackles racial discrimination and upholds high standards of human rights has the password
to greater scales of national success. This the Madani-led government must not lose sight of," said PATRIOT's
President.
President
Lt. Col. Dato' Zarazilah Mohd Ali
Persatuan Patriot Kebangansaan Malaysia
(Contact: +60123222388)
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